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Overview |
MVNU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,941 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,918 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,918 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,391 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,202 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MVNU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 913 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 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 |
MVNU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
MVNU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MVNU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,941 students)
MVNU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 1.7% more expensive to attend than MVNU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at University of Lynchburg than Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($34,500.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than MVNU ($23,256 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 35.9% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($9,612 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 4% larger than aid received Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($24,138 vs. $23,202)
MVNU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU 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 MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 33 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming MVNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than MVNU (85.3%)
MVNU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU 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 MVNU.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than University of Lynchburg (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $300 more per year than MVNU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,100)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,536 vs. $27,000)
- MVNU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MVNU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/