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Overview |
Denison | LVC | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 |
Denison | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Denison | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Denison | 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
- Denison University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 2,080 students)
Denison vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or LVC?
- Denison University is 27% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Denison than Lebanon Valley College ($60,000.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Denison ($26,743 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 8.9% lower than costs at Denison University ($13,220 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Lebanon Valley College ($36,497 vs. $35,245)
Denison vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Denison .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Denison (3.76)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Lebanon Valley College (79% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $8,600 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,500)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/