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Overview |
State University of New York at New Paltz | LVC | ||
| Location | New Paltz, NY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,420 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newpaltz.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
State University of New York at New Paltz | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,896 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,848 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,776 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
State University of New York at New Paltz | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,249 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 9,538 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
State University of New York at New Paltz | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
State University of New York at New Paltz | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
State University of New York at New Paltz | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
State University of New York at New Paltz | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
State University of New York at New Paltz | 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
- State University of New York at New Paltz is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (7,420 students vs. 2,142 students)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, State University of New York at New Paltz or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 591.5% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.9% higher at LVC than State University of New York at New Paltz ($48,890.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State University of New York at New Paltz than LVC ($17,848 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 3.6% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($15,340 vs. $15,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than State University of New York at New Paltz (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 302.8% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($35,346 vs. $8,776)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, State University of New York at New Paltz or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or State University of New York at New Paltz .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at State University of New York at New Paltz (3.6)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.7%)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, State University of New York at New Paltz 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 State University of New York at New Paltz.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than State University of New York at New Paltz (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $100 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former State University of New York at New Paltz students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/