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Overview |
Hartwick College | LHU | ||
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartwick.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartwick College | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,254 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,254 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,028 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,396 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,717 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Hartwick College | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,553 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,122 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 10/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Hartwick College | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartwick College | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hartwick College | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Hartwick College | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Hartwick College | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,103 students)
Hartwick College vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartwick College or LHU?
- Hartwick College is 551.3% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.7% higher at Hartwick College than Lock Haven University ($50,254.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 35.5% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($10,350 vs. $14,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($41,717 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Hartwick College or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Hartwick College .
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Hartwick College (3.36)
Hartwick College vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartwick College or LHU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between LHU and Hartwick College.
- The graduation rate at Hartwick College is higher than Lock Haven University (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hartwick College earn on average $3,000 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $42,100)
- Lock Haven University and Hartwick College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lock Haven University and Hartwick College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/