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Overview |
ASU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ASU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ASU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ASU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 2,394 students)
ASU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 713.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at University of Lynchburg than Appalachian State University ($34,500.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than University of Lynchburg ($13,084 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,582 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 224.3% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($24,138 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 143 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming ASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of Lynchburg (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $4,800 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/