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Overview |
LVC | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
LVC | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LVC | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LVC | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
LVC | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 56% | ||
Campus |
LVC | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 5.7% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at University of Scranton than Lebanon Valley College ($49,912.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than University of Scranton ($26,743 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 24.7% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,220 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 16.6% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($35,245 vs. $30,218)
LVC vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than LVC (76.7%)
LVC vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and LVC.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Lebanon Valley College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $14,600 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $47,500)
- University of Scranton and LVC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Scranton 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 University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/