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Overview |
Asbury University | LVC | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,072 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,072 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,375 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,903 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,550 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 993 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1093/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Asbury University | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Asbury University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 1,942 students)
Asbury University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 47.8% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at LVC than Asbury University ($48,890.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than LVC ($21,375 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 59.5% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($9,616 vs. $15,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 41.9% larger than aid received Asbury University ($35,346 vs. $24,903)
Asbury University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Asbury University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Asbury University (64.1%)
Asbury University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury 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 Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Asbury University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/