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Overview |
LHU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
LHU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 890/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
LHU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
LHU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 37% | ||
Campus |
LHU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,748 students)
LHU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Concord University?
- Concord University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Concord University than Lock Haven University ($18,780.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 2.6% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($10,090 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Lock Haven University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($11,120 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 46 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Concord University (3.4)
LHU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or Concord University? 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 Concord University and LHU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Concord University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University 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/