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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon Elizabethtown College Roanoke College| Lebanon Valley College | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LVC | CNU | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
LVC | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
LVC | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
LVC | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LVC | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or CNU?
- Lebanon Valley College is 403.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at LVC than Christopher Newport University ($47,240.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than LVC ($23,287 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 10.3% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($11,990 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 339.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($35,245 vs. $8,022)
LVC vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.79) as students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than LVC (76.7%)
LVC vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or CNU? 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 CNU and LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Christopher Newport University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $400 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/