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Overview |
LVC | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LVC | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
LVC | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
LVC | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
LVC | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 35% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Jefferson?
- Lebanon Valley College is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at LVC than Thomas Jefferson University ($47,240.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Jefferson ($26,743 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 11.3% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,220 vs. $14,715)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 8.5% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($35,245 vs. $32,486)
LVC vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than LVC (76.7%)
LVC vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and LVC.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $75,400 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $47,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LVC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/