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Overview |
Columbia College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 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 | colum.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Columbia College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,394 students)
Columbia College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at University of Lynchburg than Columbia College Chicago ($34,500.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Columbia College ($23,256 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 37.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($13,060 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 34% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($24,138 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia 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 Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Columbia College (94.8%)
Columbia College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Columbia College Chicago (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $9,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College 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 Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/