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Overview |
LVC | Providence | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,890 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,890 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,340 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,640 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,346 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
LVC | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 2,441 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1093/1300 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LVC | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LVC | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
LVC | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 90% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 2,142 students)
LVC vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Providence?
- Providence College is 22.4% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $48,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Providence than Lebanon Valley College ($59,830.00 vs. $48,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Providence ($28,640 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 11.8% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,340 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Providence College (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 17.7% larger than aid received Providence College ($35,346 vs. $30,040)
LVC vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Providence (3.47)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Providence (48.7%)
LVC vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Providence? 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 Providence and LVC.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Lebanon Valley College (85% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $20,500 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $47,500)
- Providence College and LVC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College 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 Providence students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/