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Overview |
RMC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,054 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rocky.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
RMC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,342 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,342 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,120 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,353 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,062 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
RMC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,458 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,096 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1230 | 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 |
RMC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RMC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
RMC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
RMC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 22% | ||
Campus |
RMC | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,054 students)
RMC vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RMC or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 10.1% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $31,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at University of Lynchburg than Rocky Mountain College ($34,500.00 vs. $31,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than University of Lynchburg ($19,353 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 43.2% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($9,120 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 4.7% larger than aid received Rocky Mountain College ($24,138 vs. $23,062)
RMC vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RMC 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 RMC .
- The average SAT score at Rocky Mountain College (1037) is 23 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming RMC 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 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at RMC (3.42)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than RMC (75.2%)
RMC vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RMC 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 RMC.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Rocky Mountain College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $400 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,400)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- RMC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/