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Overview |
SUNYIT | LVC | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNYIT | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNYIT | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNYIT | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNYIT | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNYIT | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
SUNYIT | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SUNYIT | 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
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (2,842 students vs. 2,080 students)
SUNYIT vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNYIT or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 568.2% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.9% higher at LVC than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($47,240.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than LVC ($13,799 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 6% lower than costs at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($13,220 vs. $14,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 271.1% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($35,245 vs. $9,497)
SUNYIT vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNYIT or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or SUNYIT .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at SUNYIT (3.7)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than LVC (76.7%)
SUNYIT vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNYIT 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 SUNYIT.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome earn on average $5,700 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $47,500)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT 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/