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Overview |
Dort | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dort | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dort | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Dort | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Dort | 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 Dort based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 1,929 students)
Dort vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($35,540.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at University of Lynchburg than Dordt College ($35,540.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Dort ($22,921 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 15.9% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,430 vs. $13,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Dordt College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 18.4% larger than aid received Dordt College ($25,972 vs. $21,944)
Dort vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort 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 Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 145 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Dort students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Dort (71.2%)
Dort vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort 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 Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than University of Lynchburg (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $3,100 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/