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Overview |
LVC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
LVC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
LVC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
LVC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 34% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (2,080 students vs. 1,074 students)
LVC vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Pitt-Bradford?
- Lebanon Valley College is 245.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at LVC than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($47,240.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than LVC ($16,505 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 28% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($10,332 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 161.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($35,245 vs. $13,470)
LVC vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than LVC (76.7%)
LVC vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (73% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $10,500 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/