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Overview |
LVC | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 1,818 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | #92 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,890 | $59,505 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,890 | $59,505 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,340 | $13,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,640 | $31,814 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,346 | $42,021 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
LVC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 4,348 | ||
| Admitted | 2,441 | 2,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1093/1300 | 1230/1400 | ||
| 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 | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
LVC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
LVC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 68% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 1,818 students)
LVC vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 21.7% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($59,505.00 vs. $48,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Muhlenberg College than Lebanon Valley College ($59,505.00 vs. $48,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Muhlenberg College ($28,640 vs. $31,814)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 9.9% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($13,955 vs. $15,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 18.9% larger than aid received Lebanon Valley College ($42,021 vs. $35,346)
LVC vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Muhlenberg College (64%)
LVC vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Muhlenberg College? 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 Muhlenberg College and LVC.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Lebanon Valley College (86% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $16,200 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $47,500)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LVC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/