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Overview |
Malone University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #556 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | malone.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Malone University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,595 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,595 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,747 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Malone University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,395 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,082 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 943/1190 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Malone University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Malone University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,819 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
Malone University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Malone University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Malone University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Malone University based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,199 students)
Malone University vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Malone University or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Malone University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at University of Lynchburg than Malone University ($34,500.00 vs. $33,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Malone University than University of Lynchburg ($21,571 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 20.9% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($10,800 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Malone University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Malone University students is 2.5% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($24,747 vs. $24,138)
Malone University vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Malone University or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Malone University .
- The average SAT score at Malone University (1029) is 15 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Malone University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Malone University (3.49)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Malone University (77.6%)
Malone University vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Malone University or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Malone University.
- The graduation rate at Malone University is higher than University of Lynchburg (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Malone University earn on average $300 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,400)
- Malone University students graduate with a $2,181 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($24,819 vs. $27,000)
- Malone University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Malone University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/