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Overview |
LVC | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #1036 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
LVC | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LVC | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LVC | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
LVC | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 19% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Mansfield 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
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (2,080 students vs. 1,796 students)
LVC vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Mansfield University?
- Lebanon Valley College is 512.2% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 370.9% higher at LVC than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($47,240.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 30% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($10,168 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($35,245 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
LVC vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Mansfield 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 Mansfield University and LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (73% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,000)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and LVC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania 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 Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/