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Overview |
Eckerd College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 |
Eckerd College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eckerd College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or University of Lynchburg?
- Eckerd College is 39.8% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Eckerd College than University of Lynchburg ($48,220.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Eckerd College ($23,256 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 6.1% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($13,060 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 9.6% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($26,456 vs. $24,138)
Eckerd College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd 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 Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 120 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd 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 Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than University of Lynchburg (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Eckerd College 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 Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/