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Overview |
LVC | PC | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,890 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,890 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,340 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,640 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,346 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LVC | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 2,441 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1093/1300 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
LVC | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
LVC | PC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
LVC | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 46% | ||
Campus |
LVC | PC | ||
| 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
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 1,136 students)
LVC vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or PC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 21.6% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at LVC than Presbyterian College ($48,890.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than LVC ($20,058 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 20.7% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,713 vs. $15,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 5.4% larger than aid received Lebanon Valley College ($37,241 vs. $35,346)
LVC vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at PC (3.6)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than PC (72.3%)
LVC vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or PC? 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 PC and LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Presbyterian College (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $200 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,500)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/