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Overview |
Hamline University | LVC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Hamline University | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Hamline University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 2,080 students)
Hamline University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at LVC than Hamline University ($47,240.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than LVC ($23,021 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 17.9% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($11,213 vs. $13,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 6.8% larger than aid received Hamline University ($35,245 vs. $33,013)
Hamline University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Hamline University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than LVC (76.7%)
Hamline University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Hamline University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $7,600 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,500)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University 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 Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/