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Overview |
AU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,016 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,091 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,274 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 1,588 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1191 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 |
AU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
AU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 23% | ||
Campus |
AU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 1,378 students)
AU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or University of Lynchburg?
- Averett University is 8% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at AU than University of Lynchburg ($38,400.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than AU ($22,921 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($13,016 vs. $13,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Averett University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 5% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($27,274 vs. $25,972)
AU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 101 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at AU (3.07)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than AU (47.8%)
AU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Averett University (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,400)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/