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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Lebanon Valley College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LVC | VCU | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,890 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,890 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,340 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,640 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,346 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
LVC | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 2,441 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1093/1300 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
LVC | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
LVC | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
LVC | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LVC | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 2,142 students)
LVC vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or VCU?
- Lebanon Valley College is 280.5% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at LVC than Virginia Commonwealth University ($48,890.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than LVC ($22,852 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 5.1% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($15,340 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 184.3% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($35,346 vs. $12,433)
LVC vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than LVC (74.5%)
LVC vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or VCU? 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 VCU and LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (73% vs. 53%)
- Graduates of Lebanon Valley College and VCU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($47,500 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/