UB vs. LVC

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD with Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Baltimore is larger than LVC based on total student enrollment (3,187 students vs. 2,146 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting); Lebanon Valley College is in Annville, PA (Small Suburban setting).
• University of Baltimore is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Lebanon Valley College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Baltimore 10:1; Lebanon Valley College 11:1.

UB vs. LVC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UB or LVC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than LVC ($14,545 vs. $27,995).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 14.3% lower than at University of Baltimore ($16,576 vs. $19,350).
• Lebanon Valley College is 421.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than UB (about $42,088 more per year; $52,080.00 vs. $9,992.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 117.1% higher at LVC than at University of Baltimore (about $28,096 more per year; $52,080.00 vs. $23,984.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than at University of Baltimore (100% vs. 84%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 247.8% larger than aid received by University of Baltimore students ($38,653 vs. $11,113).

UB vs. LVC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UB or LVC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between LVC and UB.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Lebanon Valley College (1220) is 180 points higher than at UB (1040).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Baltimore 740/1330; Lebanon Valley College 1140/1302.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UB - Test optional; LVC - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman LVC students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UB (2.89).
• LVC has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than UB (78.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 37% at UB vs. 19.4% at LVC.

UB vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UB and LVC? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Lebanon Valley College's six-year graduation rate is 73%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for UB.
• Graduates from University of Baltimore earn a median of about $13,100 more per year than LVC graduates about ten years after starting college ($60,600 vs. $47,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Baltimore graduates have a $5,500 lower median loan debt than LVC graduates ($21,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UB graduates have an estimated $57 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than LVC graduates ($222 vs. $279).
• More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.