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Overview |
Methodist | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 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 |
Methodist | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Methodist | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
Methodist | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or University of Lynchburg?
- Methodist University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Methodist than University of Lynchburg ($37,438.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Methodist ($23,256 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,828 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 5.1% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($25,361 vs. $24,138)
Methodist vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist 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 Methodist .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 59 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Methodist University (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $2,700 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,700)
- University of Lynchburg and Methodist graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Methodist graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/