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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| University of Lynchburg | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Lynchburg | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,394 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynchburg.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Lynchburg | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,060 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,256 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,138 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Lynchburg | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,230 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 3,099 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Lynchburg | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Lynchburg | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
University of Lynchburg | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Lynchburg | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of Lynchburg | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| 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 Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 232 students)
University of Lynchburg vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Lynchburg or Appalachian Bible College?
- University of Lynchburg is 126.7% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at University of Lynchburg than Appalachian Bible College ($34,500.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than University of Lynchburg ($15,106 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 52.6% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($8,560 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 85.7% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($24,138 vs. $12,996)
University of Lynchburg vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Lynchburg or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or University of Lynchburg .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 2 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than University of Lynchburg (95.9%)
University of Lynchburg vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Lynchburg or Appalachian Bible College? 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 Appalachian Bible College and University of Lynchburg.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Appalachian Bible College (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $14,300 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/