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BC SU Randolph RU Longwood University JMU Randolph-Macon CNU Mary Washington College Roanoke College Mason Mount St. Mary's University| College for Creative Studies | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 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 | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
CCS | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCS | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
CCS | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CCS | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or University of Lynchburg?
- College for Creative Studies is 39.2% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at CCS than University of Lynchburg ($48,030.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than CCS ($23,256 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 47.6% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($8,850 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 0.7% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($24,307 vs. $24,138)
CCS vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS 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 CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 56 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming CCS 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 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CCS (3.19)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS 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 CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than University of Lynchburg (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $300 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,100)
- University of Lynchburg and CCS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and CCS 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 CCS 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/