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Overview |
AU | LVC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 19% | ||
Campus |
AU | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,080 students)
AU vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or LVC?
- American University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at AU than Lebanon Valley College ($53,070.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than AU ($26,743 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 18.8% lower than costs at American University ($13,220 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 29.9% larger than aid received American University ($35,245 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or AU .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at AU (3.7)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Lebanon Valley College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $17,300 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $47,500)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/