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Overview |
Purdue North Central | LHU | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 0% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 2,920 students)
Purdue North Central vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at LHU than Purdue University North Central Campus ($17,290.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 40.2% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($7,380 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University North Central Campus than Lock Haven University (51% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University North Central Campus students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($7,168 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 5 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Purdue North Central students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
Purdue North Central vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (46% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $200 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $2,164 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($24,836 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central 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/