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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University East Stroudsburg University MUW Morgan State Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Buffalo State College Morehead State University| Lock Haven University | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | WVSU | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 90% |
Admission |
LHU | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
LHU | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
LHU | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
LHU | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at LHU than West Virginia State University ($17,290.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 18% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,350 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Lock Haven University (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($9,482 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 21 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming LHU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WVSU (3.24)
LHU vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or WVSU? 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 WVSU and LHU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than West Virginia State University (46% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $9,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/