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Overview |
North Central College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 | Apr 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
North Central College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
North Central College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 22% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Central College is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 2,394 students)
North Central College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or University of Lynchburg?
- North Central College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at North Central College than University of Lynchburg ($42,866.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than North Central College ($23,256 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 8.9% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,998 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 27.5% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($30,776 vs. $24,138)
North Central College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central 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 North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 111 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central 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 North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than University of Lynchburg (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $2,500 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,400)
- North Central College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/