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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | LVC | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,776 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,389 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,735 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,677 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,951 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 9,292 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1255 | 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 |
Rutgers University-Camden | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Camden is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (5,776 students vs. 2,142 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 257.5% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Camden for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at LVC than Rutgers University Camden ($48,890.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than LVC ($18,735 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 14.6% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($13,389 vs. $15,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Rutgers University Camden (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 125.5% larger than aid received Rutgers University Camden ($35,346 vs. $15,677)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Rutgers University-Camden .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Camden has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than LVC (74.5%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Rutgers University Camden (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $18,700 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $47,500)
- Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $4,785 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,000)
- Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Camden students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/