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Overview |
LVC | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
LVC | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 1040/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LVC | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LVC | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
LVC | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 18% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Robert Morris 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
- Robert Morris University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (3,431 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Robert Morris University?
- Lebanon Valley College is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at LVC than Robert Morris University ($47,240.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Robert Morris University than LVC ($23,572 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University are 4.3% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,680 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Robert Morris University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 43.8% larger than aid received Robert Morris University ($35,245 vs. $24,512)
LVC vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Robert Morris University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris University or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Robert Morris University (3.57)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than LVC (76.7%)
LVC vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Robert Morris 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 Robert Morris University and LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Robert Morris University (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $1,400 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,500)
- Robert Morris University and LVC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Robert Morris University 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 Robert Morris University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/