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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LHU | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 2,920 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or LHU?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and LHU cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at LHU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($17,290.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 21.2% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,350 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($8,697 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 7 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Lock Haven University (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $100 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $42,100)
- Lock Haven University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lock Haven University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/