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East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University PennWest Edinboro Penn College| Lock Haven University | New England Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $32,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $32,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 85% |
Admission |
LHU | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,375 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
LHU | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
LHU | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 44% | ||
Campus |
LHU | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than New England Tech based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,895 students)
LHU vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or New England Tech?
- New England Institute of Technology is 316% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($32,100.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at New England Tech than Lock Haven University ($32,100.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 62.3% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($10,350 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England Institute of Technology than Lock Haven University (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($13,552 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or LHU .
LHU vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and LHU.
- Graduates from New England Institute of Technology earn on average $800 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $42,100)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/