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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
TU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
TU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,394 students)
TU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 376.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at University of Lynchburg than Towson University ($34,500.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than University of Lynchburg ($14,443 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 4.5% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,060 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 111.5% larger than aid received Towson University ($24,138 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 67 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than University of Lynchburg (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $7,100 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,400)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU 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/