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BC SU Randolph RU Longwood University JMU Randolph-Macon CNU Mary Washington College Roanoke College Mason Mount St. Mary's University| Southern Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,188 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1043 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,654 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,336 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,771 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SWU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 472 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
SWU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SWU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
SWU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 23% | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 1,188 students)
SWU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 34% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($35,540.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at University of Lynchburg than Southern Wesleyan University ($35,540.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than University of Lynchburg ($20,336 vs. $22,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 24.4% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($10,654 vs. $13,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 38.4% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($25,972 vs. $18,771)
SWU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU 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 SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than University of Lynchburg (82.2%)
SWU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $1,600 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,800)
- University of Lynchburg and SWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and SWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/