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TU East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania UMES PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University| University of Baltimore | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | LHU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 0% |
Admission |
UB | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | - | ||
| Admitted | 134 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UB | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UB | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UB | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UB | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,920 students)
UB vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at UB than Lock Haven University ($20,746.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 87% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($10,350 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Lock Haven University (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($7,544 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UB or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 24 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming UB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UB (2.89)
UB vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $18,500 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $42,100)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB 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/