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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| College of Mount St. Joseph | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of Mount St. Joseph | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,027 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #470 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msj.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Mount St. Joseph | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,750 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,750 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,650 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,506 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,149 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
College of Mount St. Joseph | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,127 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1068/1233 | 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 |
College of Mount St. Joseph | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Mount St. Joseph | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
College of Mount St. Joseph | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
College of Mount St. Joseph | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
College of Mount St. Joseph | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 2,027 students)
College of Mount St. Joseph vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Mount St. Joseph or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 2.2% more expensive to attend than College of Mount St. Joseph for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at University of Lynchburg than College of Mount St. Joseph ($34,500.00 vs. $33,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount St. Joseph than University of Lynchburg ($17,506 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount St. Joseph are 22.6% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($10,650 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount St. Joseph as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount St. Joseph students is 4.2% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($25,149 vs. $24,138)
College of Mount St. Joseph vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Mount St. Joseph 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 College of Mount St. Joseph .
- Accepted freshman College of Mount St. Joseph students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (54.3%)
College of Mount St. Joseph vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Mount St. Joseph 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 College of Mount St. Joseph.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount St. Joseph is higher than University of Lynchburg (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $1,700 more per year than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,700)
- University of Lynchburg students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- University of Lynchburg graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Mount St. Joseph students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/