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BC AU SU Randolph RU Liberty University Longwood University JMU CSU Clemson Randolph-Macon CNU| North Greenville University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Greenville University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 | Aug 22, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
North Greenville University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
North Greenville University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 22% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | 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 North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 2,125 students)
North Greenville University vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 46.2% more expensive to attend than North Greenville University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at University of Lynchburg than North Greenville University ($34,500.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than University of Lynchburg ($11,705 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 18.7% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,000 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 11.6% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($26,941 vs. $24,138)
North Greenville University vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University 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 Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 102 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
North Greenville University vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University 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 Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than North Greenville University (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $12,900 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/