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Overview |
University of Lynchburg | VWC | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,394 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynchburg.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Lynchburg | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,060 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,256 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,138 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Lynchburg | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,230 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 3,099 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Lynchburg | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Lynchburg | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Lynchburg | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
University of Lynchburg | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Lynchburg | VWC | ||
| 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
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,538 students)
University of Lynchburg vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Lynchburg or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at VWC than University of Lynchburg ($36,010.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than University of Lynchburg ($23,046 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 18% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,070 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 14.2% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($27,568 vs. $24,138)
University of Lynchburg vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Lynchburg or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or University of Lynchburg .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 32 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at VWC (3.39)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than VWC (81.4%)
University of Lynchburg vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Lynchburg or VWC? 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 VWC and University of Lynchburg.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $4,700 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and University of Lynchburg graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and University of Lynchburg 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 VWC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/