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BC SU Randolph RU Longwood University JMU Liberty University Carson-Newman College Randolph-Macon CNU Mary Washington College Roanoke College| Maryville College | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryville College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #656 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,618 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,618 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,990 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,571 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryville College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,809 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1018/1188 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryville College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Maryville College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 1,147 students)
Maryville College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or University of Lynchburg?
- Maryville College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($37,618.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Maryville College than University of Lynchburg ($37,618.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than University of Lynchburg ($20,990 vs. $22,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryville College are 1.9% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($13,000 vs. $13,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 21.6% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($31,571 vs. $25,972)
Maryville College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College 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 Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 38 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Maryville College (65.7%)
Maryville College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville College 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 Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than University of Lynchburg (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $6,900 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,500)
- University of Lynchburg and Maryville College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Maryville College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/