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BC SU Randolph Kent State The University of Findlay RU University of Akron BGSU Longwood University JMU Randolph-Macon CNU| Ashland University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ashland College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ashland College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Ashland College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 2,394 students)
Ashland College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 50% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at University of Lynchburg than Ashland University ($34,500.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than University of Lynchburg ($20,342 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 14.2% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,440 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 32% larger than aid received Ashland University ($24,138 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College 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 Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 31 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College 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 Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than University of Lynchburg (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $6,000 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/