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Overview |
LVC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
LVC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
LVC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
LVC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 10% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Mary Washington College?
- Lebanon Valley College is 428.5% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at LVC than University of Mary Washington ($47,240.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than LVC ($21,863 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 9.3% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,090 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 289.6% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($35,245 vs. $9,046)
LVC vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than LVC (76.7%)
LVC vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than University of Mary Washington (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $8,000 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $47,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College 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/