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Overview |
Eastern University | LVC | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1120/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Eastern 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
- Eastern University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 2,080 students)
Eastern University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at LVC than Eastern University ($47,240.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than LVC ($26,669 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 6.4% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,424 vs. $13,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 38% larger than aid received Eastern University ($35,245 vs. $25,542)
Eastern University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Eastern University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Eastern University (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/