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Overview |
LVC | Villanova | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
LVC | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
LVC | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
LVC | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
LVC | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 78% | ||
Campus |
LVC | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Villanova than Lebanon Valley College ($60,768.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Villanova ($26,743 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 21.7% lower than costs at Villanova University ($13,220 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Villanova University (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 21.5% larger than aid received Lebanon Valley College ($42,834 vs. $35,245)
LVC vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or LVC .
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at LVC (3.79)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Villanova (23.4%)
LVC vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC or Villanova? 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 Villanova and LVC.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Lebanon Valley College (90% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $37,600 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $47,500)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LVC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/