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Overview |
Howard | LVC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Howard | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,080 students)
Howard vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 54.5% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at LVC than Howard University ($47,240.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Howard ($26,743 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 20.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,220 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 75.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($35,245 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Howard .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Howard (3.66)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Howard University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $4,300 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,500)
- Lebanon Valley College and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lebanon Valley College and Howard 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 Howard students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/