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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| Stephens College | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stephens College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stephens College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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 | Nov 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Stephens College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Stephens College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Stephens 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 40.3% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at University of Lynchburg than Stephens College ($34,500.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Stephens College ($23,256 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 13.7% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,488 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 55.5% larger than aid received Stephens College ($24,138 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens 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 Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 22 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Stephens 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 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens 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 Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than University of Lynchburg (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $9,000 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,400)
- University of Lynchburg and Stephens College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Stephens College 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 Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/