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Overview |
Alfred University | LVC | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,270 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,270 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,240 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,127 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,371 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,761 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,751 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.3% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1093/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred University | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Alfred University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 1,843 students)
Alfred University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at LVC than Alfred University ($48,890.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than LVC ($26,127 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 7.7% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($14,240 vs. $15,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 24.6% larger than aid received Alfred University ($35,346 vs. $28,371)
Alfred University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Alfred University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Alfred University (48.3%)
Alfred University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or LVC? 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 LVC and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Alfred University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,700)
- Lebanon Valley College and Alfred University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lebanon Valley College and Alfred University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/