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Overview |
University of Lynchburg | WLC | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,394 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynchburg.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Lynchburg | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,060 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,256 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,138 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Lynchburg | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,230 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,099 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Lynchburg | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Lynchburg | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Lynchburg | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Lynchburg | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,086 students)
University of Lynchburg vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Lynchburg or WLC?
- University of Lynchburg is 3.9% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at University of Lynchburg than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($34,500.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than University of Lynchburg ($22,682 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 14.8% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,380 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 4.4% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($24,138 vs. $23,128)
University of Lynchburg vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Lynchburg or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or University of Lynchburg .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 87 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming WLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than WLC (93.8%)
University of Lynchburg vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Lynchburg or WLC? 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 WLC and University of Lynchburg.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than University of Lynchburg (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $3,400 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/