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Overview |
LVC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LVC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LVC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LVC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
LVC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 25% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,080 students vs. 1,988 students)
LVC vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Seton Hill University?
- Lebanon Valley College is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at LVC than Seton Hill University ($47,240.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than LVC ($24,576 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 1% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($13,220 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 24.4% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($35,245 vs. $28,325)
LVC vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Seton Hill University (3.74)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than LVC (76.7%)
LVC vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Seton Hill University (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University and LVC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/