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Overview |
Wright State | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,884 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,138 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,556 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,400 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,890 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,894 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 8,463 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3%Open | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 913/1230 | 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 | Aug 23, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wright State | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wright State | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (9,884 students vs. 2,592 students)
Wright State vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 219.1% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($35,540.00 vs. $11,138.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at University of Lynchburg than Wright State University Main Campus ($35,540.00 vs. $20,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than University of Lynchburg ($15,400 vs. $22,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 21.6% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($10,900 vs. $13,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 229.2% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($25,972 vs. $7,890)
Wright State vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State 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 Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 20 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Wright State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than University of Lynchburg (82.2%)
Wright State vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $3,000 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/