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Overview |
Stockton | LHU | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,080 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,740 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,474 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,564 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,515 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,635 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Stockton | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,591 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,204 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stockton | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stockton | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stockton | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | 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
- Stockton University is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (9,080 students vs. 2,920 students)
Stockton vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or LHU?
- Stockton University is 65.1% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($12,740.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Stockton than Lock Haven University ($20,474.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 31.1% lower than costs at Stockton University ($10,350 vs. $13,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than Lock Haven University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($11,635 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at Stockton University (1074) is 126 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Stockton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at LHU (3.41)
Stockton vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Lock Haven University (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $7,000 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $42,100)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $5,892 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($21,108 vs. $27,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/