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Overview |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Media, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,600 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,638 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,440 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,347 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1285 | 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 |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,196 students)
Penn State Brandywine vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Brandywine or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 135.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at University of Lynchburg than Penn State Brandywine ($34,500.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than University of Lynchburg ($21,600 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 6.7% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($13,060 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 150.4% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($24,138 vs. $9,638)
Penn State Brandywine vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Brandywine 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 Penn State Brandywine .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 45 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Penn State Brandywine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than University of Lynchburg (95.9%)
Penn State Brandywine vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Brandywine 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 Penn State Brandywine.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Penn State Brandywine (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $8,900 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/