Lebanon Valley vs Hiram College

Lebanon Valley College and Hiram College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Lebanon Valley College, nestled in the picturesque town of Annville, Pennsylvania, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body. Its strengths lie in the fields of business, education, and health professions. Hiram College, located in the charming town of Hiram, Ohio, stands out for its rigorous academic programs, particularly in the liberal arts and sciences. With a smaller student body, Hiram College fosters a close-knit community and personalized learning environment. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these colleges' unique offerings, including graduation rates, popular majors, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Hiram College	Lebanon Valley College
Overview
Location	Hiram, Ohio	Annville, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	71.0%	84.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.4%	77.6%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	1078 - 1290
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score		43.0%
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	1,870	3,019
Total number of admissions given out	1,747	2,344
Admitted students who chose to enroll	236	474
Yield rate	13.5%	20.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$37,956	$63,590
Average net price	$17,187	$26,944
Tuition	$25,000	$45,860
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,250 Meal plan: $5,250	Room/dormitory: $6,190 Meal plan: $6,620
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,854	100.0% Average amount $33,021
Students receiving federal student loan	80.0% Average amount $5,657	70.0% Average amount $5,260
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $13,587	21.0% Average amount $16,934

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,315 Men 44.7% Women 55.3%	1,691 Men 46.8% Women 53.2%
Graduate students	20 Men 45.0% Women 55.0%	350 Men 35.1% Women 64.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	31.5%	N/A
International students	0.5%	1.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	690	1,270
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Pennsylvania California Florida Texas	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Health Professions Psychology	Education Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Business Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	53.1%	67.9%
Dropout rate	46.2%	5.7%
Transferred out	N/A	25.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,512 Year 2: $59,288 Year 3: $59,768 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,509 Year 2: $40,896 Year 3: $49,140 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,360 Year 2: $40,827 Year 3: $44,051 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,275 Year 2: $25,525 Year 3: $34,667 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $33,373 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $81,297 Year 2: $73,425 Year 3: $75,201 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $69,335 Year 2: $71,104 Year 3: $72,562 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,852 Year 2: $53,629 Year 3: $56,149 Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,491 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $54,586 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,807 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $50,588 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,953 Year 2: $42,930 Year 3: $49,963 Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,750 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $44,115 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,551 Year 2: $42,309 Year 3: $43,956 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $38,347 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,124 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $37,019

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