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Overview |
Immaculata University | LVC | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,361 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,188 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,749 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Immaculata University | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Immaculata University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata 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
- Immaculata University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (2,361 students vs. 2,080 students)
Immaculata University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 75.6% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at LVC than Immaculata University ($47,240.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Immaculata University ($26,743 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 4.8% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,620 vs. $13,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 123.8% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($35,245 vs. $15,749)
Immaculata University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Immaculata University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Immaculata University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata 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 Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Immaculata University (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $7,700 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,500)
- Lebanon Valley College and Immaculata University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lebanon Valley College and Immaculata University 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 Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/