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Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU East Stroudsburg University MUW Virginia Tech VCU Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Mason University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise| Lock Haven University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | RU | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
LHU | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
LHU | RU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
LHU | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
LHU | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or RU?
- Radford University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at RU than Lock Haven University ($20,246.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 2.1% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,350 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Lock Haven University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($9,733 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or LHU .
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at RU (3.31)
LHU vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or RU? 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 RU and LHU.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Lock Haven University (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $5,300 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,100)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/