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BC Cabrini College SU Randolph RU Temple Messiah College Arcadia Cairn Longwood University WCU JMU| Eastern University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 |
Eastern University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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
- Eastern University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 2,592 students)
Eastern University vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or University of Lynchburg?
- Eastern University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Eastern University than University of Lynchburg ($36,760.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than University of Lynchburg ($21,900 vs. $22,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 0.6% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($13,168 vs. $13,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Eastern University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 20.5% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($31,308 vs. $25,972)
Eastern University vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University 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 Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 12 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than University of Lynchburg (82.2%)
Eastern University vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than University of Lynchburg (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $500 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/