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East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania A&M Commerce PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University PennWest Edinboro| Lock Haven University | Texas A & M University Texarkana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 87% |
Admission |
LHU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
LHU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
LHU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
LHU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 2,110 students)
LHU vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or A&M-Texarkana?
- Lock Haven University is 26.7% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Lock Haven University ($18,819.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 10.9% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Texarkana ($10,350 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Texarkana than Lock Haven University (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Texarkana students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($11,114 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University Texarkana (995) is 47 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
LHU vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and LHU.
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $4,200 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A & M University Texarkana students graduate with a $12,496 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($14,504 vs. $27,000)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/