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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond BU Washington and Lee Case Western BC RPI Penn State Stevens| Lebanon Valley College | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LVC | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
LVC | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LVC | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
LVC | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
LVC | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 71% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Lehigh than Lebanon Valley College ($58,970.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Lehigh ($26,743 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 20.2% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($13,220 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Lehigh University (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 25.2% larger than aid received Lebanon Valley College ($44,116 vs. $35,245)
LVC vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or LVC .
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at LVC (3.79)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Lehigh (37%)
LVC vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and LVC.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Lebanon Valley College (87% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $41,700 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $47,500)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LVC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/