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BC SU Randolph RU Longwood University JMU Randolph-Macon CNU Mary Washington College Roanoke College Mason Mount St. Mary's University| Central College | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 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 |
Central College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Central College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Central College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 74.2% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at University of Lynchburg than Central College ($34,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Central College ($23,256 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 20.3% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($10,860 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 119.5% larger than aid received Central College ($24,138 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 54 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Central College (3.52)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than University of Lynchburg (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/