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Overview |
LHU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 88% |
Admission |
LHU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LHU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
LHU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
LHU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
LHU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or West Texas A & M University?
- Lock Haven University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.1% higher at LHU than West Texas A & M University ($17,290.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 5% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($9,860 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Lock Haven University (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Texas A & M University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($7,500 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or LHU .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 23 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at LHU (3.41)
LHU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and LHU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than West Texas A & M University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $2,000 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/