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Overview |
DeSales University | LVC | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DeSales University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DeSales University | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
DeSales University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 19% | ||
Campus |
DeSales 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
- DeSales University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 2,080 students)
DeSales University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 14.9% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at LVC than DeSales University ($47,240.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than DeSales University ($26,743 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 2.1% lower than costs at DeSales University ($13,220 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 26.7% larger than aid received DeSales University ($35,245 vs. $27,824)
DeSales University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or DeSales University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than LVC (76.7%)
DeSales University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales 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 DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than DeSales University (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $3,600 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $47,500)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales 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 DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/