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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 2,394 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 347.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.1% higher at University of Lynchburg than PennWest Edinboro ($34,500.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 12% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,660 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than PennWest Edinboro (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($24,138 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 64 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
PennWest Edinboro vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than University of Lynchburg (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $8,700 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,700)
- University of Lynchburg and PennWest Edinboro graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and PennWest Edinboro graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/