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Overview |
Augustana | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Augustana | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or University of Lynchburg?
- Augustana College is 38.5% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Augustana than University of Lynchburg ($47,766.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Augustana ($23,256 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 10.8% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,782 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 44.8% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($34,946 vs. $24,138)
Augustana vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana 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 Augustana .
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Lynchburg (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $8,700 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/