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Overview |
LVC | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
LVC | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
LVC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
LVC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
LVC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LVC | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,080 students vs. 1,775 students)
LVC vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or LGCNHS?
- Lebanon Valley College is 55.4% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at LVC than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($47,240.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than LGCNHS ($26,743 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 20.2% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($11,000 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 474.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($35,245 vs. $6,133)
LVC vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or LVC .
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
LVC vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and LVC.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $3,800 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $47,500)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/