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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Lebanon Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | LVC | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
TU | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,080 students)
TU vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 552.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.3% higher at LVC than Towson University ($47,240.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than LVC ($14,443 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 3.2% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,220 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 208.8% larger than aid received Towson University ($35,245 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or TU .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at TU (3.69)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than LVC (76.7%)
TU vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Towson University (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $6,000 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/