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Overview |
NCAT | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | vul.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $8,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $8,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $17,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $7,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 79% |
Admission |
NCAT | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 9% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $41,567 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $429 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 60% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Virginia University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 837 students)
NCAT vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Virginia University of Lynchburg?
- Virginia University of Lynchburg is 131.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($8,200.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.9% higher at NCAT than Virginia University of Lynchburg ($17,050.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Virginia University of Lynchburg ($9,189 vs. $17,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 2.4% lower than costs at Virginia University of Lynchburg ($9,179 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Virginia University of Lynchburg (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Virginia University of Lynchburg ($10,082 vs. $7,923)
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Virginia University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia University of Lynchburg or NCAT .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 1.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Virginia University of Lynchburg (2.1)
NCAT vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Virginia 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 Virginia University of Lynchburg and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Virginia University of Lynchburg is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 41%)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $12,567 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($29,000 vs. $41,567)
- NCAT graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($299 vs. $429)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 9%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/