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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | LHU | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,966 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,923 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,151 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,670 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,145 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,528 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Camden | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | 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
- Rutgers University Camden is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (5,966 students vs. 2,920 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or LHU?
- Rutgers University Camden is 67.2% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than Lock Haven University ($30,600.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 24.9% lower than costs at Rutgers University Camden ($10,350 vs. $12,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Camden than Lock Haven University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($15,670 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Rutgers University-Camden .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Camden (1020) is 72 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than Lock Haven University (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $24,100 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $42,100)
- Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $4,785 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,000)
- Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Rutgers University-Camden graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/