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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas BC SU UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Randolph RU Texas Tech| Houston Baptist University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HBU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
HBU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
HBU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
HBU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
HBU | 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 2,394 students)
HBU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 0.7% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at University of Lynchburg than Houston Baptist University ($34,500.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than University of Lynchburg ($19,515 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 43% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($9,130 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 11.5% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($26,908 vs. $24,138)
HBU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU 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 HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 46 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at HBU (3.46)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU 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 HBU.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Houston Baptist University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $5,200 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,400)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/