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Overview |
DUofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
DUofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 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 |
DUofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
DUofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
DUofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 22% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than DUofC based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,877 students)
DUofC vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or University of Lynchburg?
- Dominican University of California is 40.9% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at DUofC than University of Lynchburg ($48,606.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than DUofC ($23,256 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 18.6% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($13,060 vs. $15,489)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Dominican University of California (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 40.4% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($24,138 vs. $17,194)
DUofC vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC 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 DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 40 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming DUofC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than DUofC (93.2%)
DUofC vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than University of Lynchburg (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $12,000 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg and DUofC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and DUofC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/