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Overview |
Capital University | LVC | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capital University | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Capital University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | 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
- Capital University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 2,080 students)
Capital University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at LVC than Capital University ($47,240.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than LVC ($24,439 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 7.4% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,308 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 23.8% larger than aid received Capital University ($35,245 vs. $28,469)
Capital University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Capital University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University 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 Capital University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Capital University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $200 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $47,300)
- Lebanon Valley College and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lebanon Valley College and Capital University 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 Capital University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/