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Overview |
University of Lynchburg | VMI | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,394 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynchburg.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Lynchburg | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,060 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,256 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,138 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
University of Lynchburg | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,230 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,099 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Lynchburg | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Lynchburg | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Lynchburg | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Lynchburg | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Lynchburg | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,512 students)
University of Lynchburg vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Lynchburg or VMI?
- University of Lynchburg is 252.7% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at VMI than University of Lynchburg ($39,590.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than University of Lynchburg ($18,129 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 22.4% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($10,674 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 26.3% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($24,138 vs. $19,111)
University of Lynchburg vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Lynchburg or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or University of Lynchburg .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 125 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming VMI students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than VMI (71.1%)
University of Lynchburg vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Lynchburg or VMI? 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 VMI and University of Lynchburg.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than University of Lynchburg (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $15,700 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $46,400)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/