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URI SHU Roger Williams University East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bryant University Endicott College PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State| Lock Haven University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | RIC | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 62% |
Admission |
LHU | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
LHU | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
LHU | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
LHU | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
LHU | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at RIC than Lock Haven University ($25,014.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 29.6% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($10,350 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Lock Haven University (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($7,537 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 35 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming LHU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at RIC (3.08)
LHU vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or RIC? 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 RIC and LHU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Rhode Island College (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $100 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/