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Overview |
Salisbury | LVC | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,080 students)
Salisbury vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 525.2% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162% higher at LVC than Salisbury University ($47,240.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than LVC ($19,756 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 1.8% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,990 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 409.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($35,245 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than LVC (76.7%)
Salisbury vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Salisbury University (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $4,500 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,500)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury 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/