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Overview |
Elon | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 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 | Jan 10, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 2,592 students)
Elon vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or University of Lynchburg?
- Elon University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Elon than University of Lynchburg ($44,029.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Elon ($22,921 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 9.3% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,250 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 48.2% larger than aid received Elon University ($25,972 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon 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 Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 197 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Elon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Elon 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 Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of Lynchburg (82% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $9,800 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $46,400)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/