Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Marywood Elizabethtown College Arcadia Wilkes Millersville University of Pennsylvania YCP University of Scranton Moravian College Kutztown University of Pennsylvania WCU McDaniel College Ship| Lebanon Valley College | Misericordia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
LVC | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
LVC | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $34,100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LVC | Misericordia University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
LVC | Misericordia University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
LVC | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LVC | Misericordia University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
LVC | Misericordia University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 33% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Misericordia University?
- Lebanon Valley College is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at LVC than Misericordia University ($47,240.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Misericordia University ($26,743 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 11.8% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($13,220 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 53.2% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($35,245 vs. $23,008)
LVC vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than LVC (76.7%)
LVC vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Misericordia University? 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 Misericordia University and LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Misericordia University (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $4,500 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,500)
- Misericordia University and LVC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Misericordia University and LVC 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 Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/