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East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill IU Southeast Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University PennWest Edinboro| Indiana University East | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | LHU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
IU East | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU East | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 2,920 students)
IU East vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at IU East than Lock Haven University ($20,634.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 10% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($9,412 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Lock Haven University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($7,874 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 13 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming IU East students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at LHU (3.41)
IU East vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Indiana University East (46% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $9,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/