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Overview |
Morrisville | LHU | ||
| Location | Morrisville, NY | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,803 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morrisville.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morrisville | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,070 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,070 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 0% |
Admission |
Morrisville | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,648 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,180 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.7 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Morrisville | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morrisville | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morrisville | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morrisville | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Morrisville | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Morrisville based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,803 students)
Morrisville vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morrisville or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Morrisville for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at LHU than SUNY Morrisville ($17,290.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 50.7% lower than costs at SUNY Morrisville ($10,350 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Morrisville than Lock Haven University (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Morrisville students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($11,070 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Morrisville or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Morrisville .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 94 points higher than at Morrisville (854)
- Incoming LHU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Morrisville (19)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Morrisville (2.7)
Morrisville vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morrisville or LHU? 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 LHU and Morrisville.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than SUNY Morrisville (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Morrisville graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $35,600)
- SUNY Morrisville students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morrisville graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morrisville students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/