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Overview |
CofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
CofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
CofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 2,394 students)
CofC vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 175.6% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at CofC than University of Lynchburg ($35,338.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than University of Lynchburg ($21,120 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 0.6% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,986 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 154.1% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($24,138 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC 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 CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 127 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming CofC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than CofC (75.7%)
CofC vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than University of Lynchburg (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $200 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/