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Overview |
Rochester College | LHU | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Rochester College | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | - | ||
| Admitted | 663 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Rochester College | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Rochester College | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Rochester College | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Rochester College based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,167 students)
Rochester College vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or LHU?
- Rochester College is 246.5% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($26,736.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Rochester College than Lock Haven University ($26,736.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 9.6% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($9,440 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($15,899 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester College or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Rochester College .
- The average SAT score at Rochester College (949) is 1 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Rochester College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
Rochester College vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester College 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Rochester College (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $2,597 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($24,403 vs. $27,000)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/