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Overview |
Emerson | LVC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 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 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emerson | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 2,142 students)
Emerson vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or LVC?
- Emerson College is 11.3% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $48,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Emerson than Lebanon Valley College ($54,400.00 vs. $48,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Emerson ($28,640 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 32.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,340 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 33.6% larger than aid received Emerson College ($35,346 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Lebanon Valley College (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $1,700 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,500)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/