Lock Haven University (LHUP) vs Clarion U of Pa

Lock Haven University and Clarion University of Pennsylvania, both esteemed public universities in Pennsylvania, offer distinct educational experiences. Lock Haven, nestled in the scenic Susquehanna Valley, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Clarion, situated in the charming town of Clarion, attracts a diverse student body, with a higher percentage of international students. While Lock Haven excels in fields like education and nursing, Clarion shines in business and engineering programs. Both universities prioritize student success, reflected in their comparable graduation rates. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique strengths and determine which aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Clarion University of Pennsylvania	Lock Haven University
Overview
Location	Clarion, Pennsylvania	Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	75.0%	69.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	99.2%	95.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $40	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	980 - 1190
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score		43.0%
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	1,642	2,096
Total number of admissions given out	1,629	1,991
Admitted students who chose to enroll	522	524
Yield rate	32.0%	26.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $28,793 Out of state: $33,672	In state: $28,365 Out of state: $38,189
Average net price	$13,840	$15,947
Tuition	In state: $7,716 Out of state: $11,574	In state: $7,716 Out of state: $17,290
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,590 Meal plan: $4,340	Room/dormitory: $6,540 Meal plan: $4,456
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $8,127	97.0% Average amount $4,862
Students receiving federal student loan	56.0% Average amount $5,282	70.0% Average amount $5,316
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $11,498	15.0% Average amount $10,870

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,156 Men 30.7% Women 69.3%	2,466 Men 38.8% Women 61.2%
Graduate students	766 Men 18.9% Women 81.1%	454 Men 30.0% Women 70.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	5.4%	8.4%
International students	0.6%	0.6%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	1,745	1,076
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania Ohio Maryland Arizona New York	Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Maryland Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Library Science Business Education Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.2%	53.9%
Dropout rate	19.1%	17.3%
Transferred out	24.4%	27.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $93,036 Year 2: $101,964 Year 3: $97,139 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,882 Year 2: $72,796 Year 3: $73,725 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,702 Year 2: $62,409 Year 3: $66,763 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,741 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $61,720 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,553 Year 2: $51,106 Year 3: $55,540 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,648 Year 2: $45,383 Year 3: $55,375 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,672 Year 2: $50,387 Year 3: $52,068 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,736 Year 2: $40,089 Year 3: $50,174 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,419 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $48,591 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,716 Year 2: $43,493 Year 3: $48,524	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,121 Year 2: $97,385 Year 3: $104,472 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,716 Year 2: $66,355 Year 3: $66,462 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $58,640 Year 2: $57,770 Year 3: $55,141 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,702 Year 2: $44,468 Year 3: $51,810 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,031 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $48,933 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,057 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $48,795 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,816 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $46,983 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,513 Year 2: $37,856 Year 3: $46,558 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,470 Year 2: $37,640 Year 3: $46,007 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,747 Year 2: $38,018 Year 3: $45,591

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