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Overview |
AU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | vul.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $8,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $8,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $17,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $7,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
AU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
AU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 9% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $41,567 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $429 |
Diversity |
AU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 60% | ||
Campus |
AU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Virginia University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 837 students)
AU vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Virginia University of Lynchburg?
- Anderson University is 276.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.3% higher at AU than Virginia University of Lynchburg ($30,860.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia University of Lynchburg than AU ($17,093 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia University of Lynchburg are 19.5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,400 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Virginia University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 208.1% larger than aid received Virginia University of Lynchburg ($24,409 vs. $7,923)
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Virginia University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia University of Lynchburg or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 1.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Virginia University of Lynchburg (2.1)
AU vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Virginia 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 Virginia University of Lynchburg and AU.
- The graduation rate at Virginia University of Lynchburg is higher than Anderson University (100% vs. 48%)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $14,705 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,862 vs. $41,567)
- AU graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($277 vs. $429)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 9%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/