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Overview |
Bushnell | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bushnell | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 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 |
Bushnell | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bushnell | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | 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
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 699 students)
Bushnell vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at University of Lynchburg than Bushnell University ($34,500.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Bushnell ($23,256 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 24.6% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($10,480 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Bushnell University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 16.9% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($24,138 vs. $20,642)
Bushnell vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell 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 Bushnell .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 22 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Bushnell (66.8%)
Bushnell vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $500 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/