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Overview |
Elon | LVC | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 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 | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 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 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 2,142 students)
Elon vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 11% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at LVC than Elon University ($48,890.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Elon ($28,640 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 6% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($14,478 vs. $15,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 101.7% larger than aid received Elon University ($35,346 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Elon .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Elon (3.65)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Lebanon Valley College (82% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $8,700 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,500)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LVC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/