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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,360 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,714 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,711 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 2,262 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Emory and Henry College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 1,364 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 3% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($35,540.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at University of Lynchburg than Emory and Henry College ($35,540.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than University of Lynchburg ($21,714 vs. $22,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 8.4% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($13,250 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 18.2% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($30,711 vs. $25,972)
Emory and Henry College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College 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 Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 34 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than University of Lynchburg (82.2%)
Emory and Henry College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College 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 Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than University of Lynchburg (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $2,700 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,700)
- University of Lynchburg and Emory and Henry College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Emory and Henry College 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 Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/