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WCU Lehigh University of Connecticut-Stamford TU Penn State Brandywine Penn State Harrisburg Monmouth University University of Massachusetts-Boston Harrisburg University of Science and Technology UVA F&M Penn State Abington| Penn State Lehigh Valley | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | SVU | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,142 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,886 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,806 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,699 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $244 |
Diversity |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Virginia University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (1,053 students vs. 888 students)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Lehigh Valley or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 29% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Southern Virginia University ($24,318.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than SVU ($18,142 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 41.9% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($9,150 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 20.7% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($9,886 vs. $8,188)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Lehigh Valley or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Penn State Lehigh Valley .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 22 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Penn State Lehigh Valley (94.1%)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Lehigh Valley or SVU? 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 SVU and Penn State Lehigh Valley.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Lehigh Valley is higher than Southern Virginia University (47% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $14,700 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,164 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,818)
- SVU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($244 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/