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Overview |
Guilford College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Guilford College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Guilford College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or University of Lynchburg?
- Guilford College is 17.1% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Guilford College than University of Lynchburg ($40,400.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Guilford College ($23,256 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,900 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 28.1% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($30,922 vs. $24,138)
Guilford College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford 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 Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford 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 Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than University of Lynchburg (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $6,100 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/