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Overview |
Prescott College | LVC | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1120/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Prescott College | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
Prescott College | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | LVC | ||
| 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
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (2,080 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at LVC than Prescott College ($47,240.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than LVC ($25,317 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 38.9% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($9,520 vs. $13,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 74.9% larger than aid received Prescott College ($35,245 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Prescott College .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than LVC (76.7%)
Prescott College vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Prescott College (73% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/