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Overview |
W&J | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,162 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,605 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,605 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,910 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,051 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,971 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
W&J | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,218 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
W&J | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
W&J | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
W&J | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 23% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 1,162 students)
W&J vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 28.7% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($35,540.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at University of Lynchburg than Washington & Jefferson College ($35,540.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than W&J ($22,921 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 5% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,250 vs. $13,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 50.1% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($38,971 vs. $25,972)
W&J vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J 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 W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than W&J (81.5%)
W&J vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than University of Lynchburg (74% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $10,500 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg and W&J graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and W&J graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/