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Overview |
Elizabethtown College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etown.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elizabethtown College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,020 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,020 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,642 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,405 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Elizabethtown College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,977 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,415 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 |
Elizabethtown College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elizabethtown College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elizabethtown College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Elizabethtown College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Elizabethtown College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 2,021 students)
Elizabethtown College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elizabethtown College or University of Lynchburg?
- Elizabethtown College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Elizabethtown College than University of Lynchburg ($35,020.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Elizabethtown College ($23,256 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 3.3% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,642 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 12.8% larger than aid received Elizabethtown College ($24,138 vs. $21,405)
Elizabethtown College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 111 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Elizabethtown College (81.1%)
Elizabethtown College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than University of Lynchburg (79% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $5,400 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg and Elizabethtown College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Elizabethtown College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/