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Overview |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | LVC | ||
| Location | Plattsburgh, NY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,474 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #388 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plattsburgh.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,380 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,625 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,667 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,872 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 4,827 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | 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
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 2,080 students)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 568.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.2% higher at LVC than SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($47,240.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than LVC ($17,625 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 16.3% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($13,220 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 230.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($35,245 vs. $10,667)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or SUNY College at Plattsburgh .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $3,500 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/