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BC SU Randolph RU Longwood University JMU Randolph-Macon CNU Mary Washington College Roanoke College Mason Mount St. Mary's University| High Point University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
HPU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
HPU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
HPU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 22% | ||
Campus |
HPU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 2,394 students)
HPU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or University of Lynchburg?
- High Point University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at HPU than University of Lynchburg ($36,636.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than HPU ($23,256 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 26.5% lower than costs at High Point University ($13,060 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 27.5% larger than aid received High Point University ($24,138 vs. $18,930)
HPU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU 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 HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 99 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming HPU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at HPU (3.4)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than HPU (78.9%)
HPU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $4,400 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/