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Overview |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | LVC | ||
| Location | Mahwah, NJ | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,478 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #203 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ramapo.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,363 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,373 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,528 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,262 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,553 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,207 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 5,079 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1295 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,846 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | 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
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (5,478 students vs. 2,080 students)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ramapo College of New Jersey or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 207.5% more expensive to attend than Ramapo College of New Jersey for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $15,363.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at LVC than Ramapo College of New Jersey ($47,240.00 vs. $25,373.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ramapo College of New Jersey than LVC ($16,262 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 17.5% lower than costs at Ramapo College of New Jersey ($13,220 vs. $15,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Ramapo College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 180.8% larger than aid received Ramapo College of New Jersey ($35,245 vs. $12,553)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ramapo College of New Jersey or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Ramapo College of New Jersey .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (3.47)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (70.5%)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ramapo College of New Jersey 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Ramapo College of New Jersey (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn on average $3,900 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $47,500)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey students graduate with a $4,154 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($22,846 vs. $27,000)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ramapo College of New Jersey students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/