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BC SU MBTS Randolph RU Longwood University JMU Randolph-Macon CNU Mary Washington College NWOSU Roanoke College| Southwestern College | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwestern College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,139 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #517 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,330 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,330 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,356 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,337 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,433 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,333 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
Southwestern College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern College | 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 Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 1,139 students)
Southwestern College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or University of Lynchburg?
- Southwestern College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($38,330.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Southwestern College than University of Lynchburg ($38,330.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Southwestern College ($22,921 vs. $27,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 16.7% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,356 vs. $13,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 1.8% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($26,433 vs. $25,972)
Southwestern College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern 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 Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 15 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming Southwestern College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Southwestern College (65%)
Southwestern College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern 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 Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than University of Lynchburg (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $6,700 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $46,400)
- Southwestern College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/