Ohio University vs. University of Lynchburg

Ohio University Main Campus vs. University of Lynchburg comparison

	Ohio University Main Campus	University of Lynchburg	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Ohio University	University of Lynchburg
Location	Athens, OH	Lynchburg, VA
Setting	Distant Town	Small City
Enrollment	24,145	2,394
Type	Public 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#525	#586
Religious Affiliation	-	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	ohio.edu	lynchburg.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,394 students)

Ohio University vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or University of Lynchburg?

• University of Lynchburg is 158.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $13,352.00)
• Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at University of Lynchburg than Ohio University Main Campus ($34,500.00 vs. $23,720.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than University of Lynchburg ($20,207 vs. $23,256)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 5.9% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,336 vs. $13,060)
• More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 156.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($24,138 vs. $9,416)

Ohio University vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Ohio 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 Ohio University .

• The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 94 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
• Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
• Accepted freshman Ohio University 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 Ohio University (86.5%)

Ohio University vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Ohio 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 Ohio University.

• The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Lynchburg (65% vs. 52%)
• Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $1,900 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,500)
• Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
• Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
• More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/