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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Georgia Maryland| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Lebanon Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | LVC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
NC State | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NC State | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $279 |
Diversity |
NC State | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NC State | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
NC State | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 2,080 students)
NC State vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 622.9% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at LVC than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($47,240.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than LVC ($14,852 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 3.7% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,748 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 283.9% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($35,245 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or NC State .
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at LVC (3.79)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $9,700 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $47,500)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,218 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($20,782 vs. $27,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/