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Overview |
Bushnell | LVC | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 758 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,534 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,933 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bushnell | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 755 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1315 | 1093/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Bushnell | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bushnell | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 758 students)
Bushnell vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at LVC than Bushnell University ($48,890.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than LVC ($22,534 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 39.7% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($10,980 vs. $15,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 54.1% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($35,346 vs. $22,933)
Bushnell vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Bushnell .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Bushnell vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell or LVC? 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 LVC and Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell 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/