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BC SU Randolph RU Campbellsville University Middle Tennessee State University Longwood University JMU Randolph-Macon CNU Mary Washington College Roanoke College| Cumberland University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 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 | cumberland.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 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 |
CU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
CU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
CU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CU | 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 2,394 students)
CU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 36.9% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at University of Lynchburg than Cumberland University ($34,500.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than University of Lynchburg ($18,528 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 45.3% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($8,990 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 9% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($24,138 vs. $22,145)
CU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU 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 CU .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 25 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CU (3.3)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than CU (66.2%)
CU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU 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 CU.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Cumberland University (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $6,500 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU 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/