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Overview |
Truett-McConnell College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Cleveland, GA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,796 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truett.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truett-McConnell College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,896 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,896 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,856 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,835 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,297 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Truett-McConnell College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 527 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Truett-McConnell College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truett-McConnell College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 14% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Truett-McConnell College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Truett-McConnell College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Truett-McConnell College | 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
- Truett McConnell College is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (2,796 students vs. 2,394 students)
Truett-McConnell College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truett-McConnell College or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Truett-McConnell College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $22,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at University of Lynchburg than Truett McConnell College ($34,500.00 vs. $22,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truett McConnell College than University of Lynchburg ($18,835 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truett McConnell College are 47.5% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($8,856 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Truett McConnell College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 48.1% larger than aid received Truett McConnell College ($24,138 vs. $16,297)
Truett-McConnell College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truett-McConnell 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 Truett-McConnell College .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 76 points higher than at Truett-McConnell College (938)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Truett-McConnell College (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Truett-McConnell College (3.49)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Truett-McConnell College (80.8%)
Truett-McConnell College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truett-McConnell 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 Truett-McConnell College.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Truett McConnell College (52% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $10,900 more per year than Truett-McConnell College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $35,500)
- Truett McConnell College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Truett-McConnell College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truett-McConnell College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/