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Overview |
LVC | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
LVC | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LVC | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LVC | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
LVC | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 83% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Bryant University | ||
| 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
- Bryant University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Bryant University than Lebanon Valley College ($48,432.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Bryant University ($26,743 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 25.1% lower than costs at Bryant University ($13,220 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 37.6% larger than aid received Bryant University ($35,245 vs. $25,615)
LVC vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
LVC vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Bryant 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 Bryant University and LVC.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Lebanon Valley College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $26,000 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $47,500)
- Bryant University and LVC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant University and LVC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LVC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/