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Overview |
LVC | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 999 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,890 | $35,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,890 | $35,535 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,340 | $10,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,640 | $25,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,346 | $21,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
LVC | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 586 | ||
| Admitted | 2,441 | 516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1093/1300 | 1040/1325 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LVC | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
LVC | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
LVC | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 18% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Northwest University | ||
| 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 Northwest University based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 999 students)
LVC vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Northwest University?
- Lebanon Valley College is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $35,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at LVC than Northwest University ($48,890.00 vs. $35,535.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than LVC ($25,917 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 44.1% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($10,648 vs. $15,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Northwest University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 61.7% larger than aid received Northwest University ($35,346 vs. $21,864)
LVC vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than LVC (74.5%)
LVC vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Northwest 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 Northwest University and LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Northwest University (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $5,468 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($21,532 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/