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Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU Drexel WVU Ship Pitt Penn State Brandywine Penn State Abington| Lebanon Valley College | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LVC | WCU | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 17,076 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,890 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,890 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,340 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,640 | $21,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,346 | $5,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
LVC | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 16,467 | ||
| Admitted | 2,441 | 13,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1093/1300 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
LVC | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
LVC | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 13% | ||
Campus |
LVC | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (17,076 students vs. 2,142 students)
LVC vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or WCU?
- Lebanon Valley College is 533.6% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.4% higher at LVC than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($48,890.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than LVC ($21,684 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 23% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,474 vs. $15,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 542.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($35,346 vs. $5,503)
LVC vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than LVC (74.5%)
LVC vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or WCU? 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 WCU and LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,500 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,500)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU 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/