by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a LVC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how LVC measures up.
LVC is ranked #2,607 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #123 of 168 for value.
These LVC majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Information Systems | #42 of 55 |
| Actuarial Science | #42 of 55 |
| Music Technology | #46 of 65 |
| Media Arts | #92 of 118 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | #112 of 148 |
| Biology | #121 of 179 |
| Criminology | #122 of 144 |
| Social Science | #122 of 144 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | #126 of 158 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #126 of 158 |
Read the full LVC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Lebanon Valley College is ranked #28 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #123 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the LVC financial aid page to be sure.
Lebanon Valley College is ranked #2,607 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Lebanon Valley College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at LVC costs about $28,169. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $112,676 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $66,648 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $26,979 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $28,169 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $112,676 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the LVC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What LVC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a LVC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $266,592 | — | — |
| All Students | $112,676 | #2,607 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $107,916 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $266,592 | — | — |
| All Students | $112,676 | #123 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $107,916 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at LVC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20,164 |
| $30K–$48K | $20,997 |
| $48K–$75K | $24,785 |
| $75K–$110K | $27,538 |
| Over $110K | $31,143 |
About 97% of LVC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $35,933 per year. Get more details on the LVC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average LVC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.