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Overview |
NNU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
NNU | 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 NNU based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or University of Lynchburg?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 3% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at NNU than University of Lynchburg ($35,548.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than NNU ($23,256 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 24.4% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($10,500 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 12.7% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($24,138 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU 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 NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 42 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU 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 NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is the same as at University of Lynchburg (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $3,400 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/