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Overview |
LVC | YCP | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
LVC | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
LVC | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
LVC | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
LVC | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 33% | ||
Campus |
LVC | YCP | ||
| 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or YCP?
- Lebanon Valley College is 124.2% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.2% higher at LVC than York College Pennsylvania ($47,240.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than LVC ($20,916 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 6.4% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,430 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 135.3% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($35,245 vs. $14,978)
LVC vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than LVC (76.7%)
LVC vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or YCP? 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 YCP and LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than York College Pennsylvania (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $3,200 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $47,500)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YCP 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/