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BC SU Randolph RU Miami Longwood University JMU OWU Otterbein University Randolph-Macon CNU Mary Washington College| Wittenberg University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wittenberg University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,656 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,656 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,457 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,071 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,956 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 2,691 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Wittenberg University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 1,333 students)
Wittenberg University vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or University of Lynchburg?
- Wittenberg University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Wittenberg University than University of Lynchburg ($43,656.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than University of Lynchburg ($21,457 vs. $22,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 14.6% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,562 vs. $13,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 35% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($35,071 vs. $25,972)
Wittenberg University vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than University of Lynchburg (82.2%)
Wittenberg University vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than University of Lynchburg (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $100 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,300)
- University of Lynchburg and Wittenberg University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Wittenberg University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/