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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| La Roche College | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LRC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,334 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,334 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,886 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,233 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,948 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
LRC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 3,137 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LRC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
LRC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
LRC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
LRC | 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
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than LRC based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 2,068 students)
LRC vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 10.1% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at University of Lynchburg than La Roche College ($34,500.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than LRC ($23,256 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,886 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 15.2% larger than aid received La Roche College ($24,138 vs. $20,948)
LRC vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC 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 LRC .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 75 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Lynchburg (95.9%)
LRC vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC 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 LRC.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than La Roche College (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $2,100 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/