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Overview |
LVC | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 2,158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,890 | $38,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,890 | $38,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,340 | $9,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,640 | $25,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,346 | $27,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LVC | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 3,330 | ||
| Admitted | 2,441 | 1,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1093/1300 | 1075/1290 | ||
| 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 |
LVC | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LVC | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
LVC | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 42% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (2,158 students vs. 2,142 students)
LVC vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Augustana University?
- Lebanon Valley College is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at LVC than Augustana University ($48,890.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than LVC ($25,280 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 62% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($9,470 vs. $15,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 26.6% larger than aid received Augustana University ($35,346 vs. $27,925)
LVC vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Augustana University (3.76)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
LVC vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Augustana University? 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 Augustana University and LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Augustana University (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $700 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,800)
- Augustana University and LVC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augustana University and LVC 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 Augustana University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/