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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Rochester Institute of Technology | Lebanon Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | LVC | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
RIT | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 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 |
RIT | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
RIT | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
RIT | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 19% | ||
Campus |
RIT | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 2,080 students)
RIT vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or LVC?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 13.7% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at RIT than Lebanon Valley College ($53,720.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than RIT ($26,743 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 13.3% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($13,220 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 21% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($35,245 vs. $29,122)
RIT vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or RIT .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at RIT (3.7)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than RIT (67.2%)
RIT vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT 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 RIT .
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $17,400 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $47,500)
- Lebanon Valley College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- LVC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT 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/