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Overview |
Lasell College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,591 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,980 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,980 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,706 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,757 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Lasell College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,833 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 2,074 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1268 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lasell College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lasell College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lasell College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lasell College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (1,591 students vs. 888 students)
Lasell College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Lasell College is 180.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Lasell College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($40,980.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Lasell College ($18,142 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 27.1% lower than costs at Lasell College ($12,984 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 231.3% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($32,757 vs. $9,886)
Lasell College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Lasell College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 53 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lasell College (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
Lasell College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Lasell College.
- The graduation rate at Lasell College is the same as at Penn State Lehigh Valley (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $12,200 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,100)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lasell College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/