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Overview |
UConn | LVC | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1120/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UConn | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 2,080 students)
UConn vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 201.4% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at LVC than University of Connecticut ($47,240.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than LVC ($23,985 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 3% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($13,220 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 140.1% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($35,245 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or UConn .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UConn (3.74)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Lebanon Valley College (83% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $14,500 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/