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Overview |
LVC | Pitt | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,890 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,890 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,340 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,640 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,346 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
LVC | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,441 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1093/1300 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 79% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
LVC | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 38% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 2,142 students)
LVC vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Pitt?
- Lebanon Valley College is 142.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at LVC than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($48,890.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than LVC ($24,338 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 14.3% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($13,420 vs. $15,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 235% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($35,346 vs. $10,551)
LVC vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.79) as students at Pitt (3.79)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Pitt (49.7%)
LVC vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Pitt? 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 and LVC.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Lebanon Valley College (79% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $10,500 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt 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 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/