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Overview |
Valpo | LVC | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,142 students)
Valpo vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at LVC than Valparaiso University ($48,890.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than LVC ($23,168 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 15.3% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($13,306 vs. $15,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 3% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($35,346 vs. $34,326)
Valpo vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than LVC (74.5%)
Valpo vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Valparaiso University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $6,500 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,500)
- Lebanon Valley College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lebanon Valley College and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/