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Overview |
Northwestern College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Northwestern College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | 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 Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,651 students)
Northwestern College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at University of Lynchburg than Northwestern College ($34,500.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Northwestern College ($23,256 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 28% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($10,200 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 8.6% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($24,138 vs. $22,228)
Northwestern College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern 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 Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 127 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Northwestern College (87.3%)
Northwestern College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than University of Lynchburg (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $8,000 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $1,908 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,092 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/