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Overview |
NCAT | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 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 | Jun 1, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NCAT | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 23% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,592 students)
NCAT vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 904% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($35,540.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.6% higher at University of Lynchburg than North Carolina A & T State University ($35,540.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than University of Lynchburg ($10,258 vs. $22,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 50% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($8,832 vs. $13,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 142.7% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($25,972 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 104 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT 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 NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $8,300 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,100)
- University of Lynchburg students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- University of Lynchburg graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/