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Overview |
BC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,370 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,660 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,350 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,984 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 3,618 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1375 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
BC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 23% | ||
Campus |
BC | 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 BC based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 1,436 students)
BC vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or University of Lynchburg?
- Bridgewater College is 13.4% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at BC than University of Lynchburg ($40,300.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than University of Lynchburg ($19,660 vs. $22,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 8.5% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,250 vs. $14,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 40% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($36,350 vs. $25,972)
BC vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC 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 BC .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 20 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than University of Lynchburg (82.2%)
BC vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than University of Lynchburg (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $3,300 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,100)
- University of Lynchburg and BC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and BC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/