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Overview |
Capitol College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Capitol College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Capitol College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at University of Lynchburg than Capitol College ($34,500.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Capitol College ($23,256 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 1.9% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,816 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 68.4% larger than aid received Capitol College ($24,138 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College 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 Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 9 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Capitol College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Capitol College (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $23,700 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $46,400)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/