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Overview |
LEC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Painesville, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 906 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lec.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
LEC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,588 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,588 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,842 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,678 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,417 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LEC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,085 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 587 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 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 |
LEC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LEC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LEC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
LEC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 22% | ||
Campus |
LEC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 906 students)
LEC vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LEC or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 2.7% more expensive to attend than LEC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at University of Lynchburg than Lake Erie College ($34,500.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Erie College than University of Lynchburg ($22,678 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 20.5% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($10,842 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 5.3% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($25,417 vs. $24,138)
LEC vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LEC 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 LEC .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 25 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at LEC (3.19)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than LEC (54.1%)
LEC vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LEC 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 LEC.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than University of Lynchburg (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $9,800 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,600)
- University of Lynchburg and LEC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and LEC 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 LEC 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/