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Overview |
LVC | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
LVC | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $218 |
Diversity |
LVC | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
LVC | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 75% | ||
Campus |
LVC | University of Richmond | ||
| 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
- University of Richmond is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 27.7% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at University of Richmond than Lebanon Valley College ($60,330.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than University of Richmond ($26,743 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 12.5% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($13,220 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than University of Richmond (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 31.6% larger than aid received Lebanon Valley College ($46,385 vs. $35,245)
LVC vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
LVC vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and LVC.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Lebanon Valley College (83% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $26,400 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $47,500)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $5,852 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($21,148 vs. $27,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/