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JMU BC Roanoke College Randolph RU VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU| University of Lynchburg | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Lynchburg | SU | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,394 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynchburg.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Lynchburg | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,060 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,256 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,138 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Lynchburg | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,230 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,099 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Lynchburg | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Lynchburg | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Lynchburg | SU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
University of Lynchburg | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Lynchburg | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,394 students)
University of Lynchburg vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Lynchburg or SU?
- University of Lynchburg is 2.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at University of Lynchburg than Shenandoah University ($34,500.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than SU ($23,256 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 16.3% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,230 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 2.9% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($24,138 vs. $23,467)
University of Lynchburg vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Lynchburg or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or University of Lynchburg .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 9 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than SU (80.4%)
University of Lynchburg vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Lynchburg or SU? 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 SU and University of Lynchburg.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Shenandoah University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,400)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/