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BC SU Schreiner University Randolph RU Concordia University-Texas Longwood University JMU Randolph-Macon CNU UMHB Mary Washington College| Texas Lutheran University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TLU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Seguin, TX | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,369 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tlu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
TLU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,300 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,729 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
TLU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,835 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,685 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 |
TLU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TLU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
TLU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
TLU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 22% | ||
Campus |
TLU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,369 students)
TLU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TLU or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 3.6% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at University of Lynchburg than Texas Lutheran University ($34,500.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than University of Lynchburg ($21,442 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 15.3% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,330 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 1.7% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($24,138 vs. $23,729)
TLU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TLU 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 TLU .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 8 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than TLU (91.8%)
TLU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TLU 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 TLU.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Texas Lutheran University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $3,200 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg and TLU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and TLU 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 TLU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/