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East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Greensboro College Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University PennWest Edinboro| Lock Haven University | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | AU | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
LHU | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 850/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
LHU | AU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
LHU | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 45% | ||
Campus |
LHU | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,363 students)
LHU vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or AU?
- Averett University is 387.8% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at AU than Lock Haven University ($37,640.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 9.8% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,350 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($26,246 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 35 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming LHU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at AU (3.07)
LHU vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or AU? 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 AU and LHU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Averett University (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $6,300 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $42,100)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/