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Overview |
UMBC | LVC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMBC | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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 Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,080 students)
UMBC vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 421.6% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at LVC than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($47,240.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than LVC ($17,692 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($13,220 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 296.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($35,245 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at LVC (3.79)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than LVC (76.7%)
UMBC vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (73% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $12,000 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $47,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/