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Campbell University BC Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University SU Randolph RU BAC CSU ASU Longwood University Clemson| Gardner Webb University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
GWU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 22% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 2,394 students)
GWU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 10.5% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at University of Lynchburg than Gardner Webb University ($34,500.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than University of Lynchburg ($22,339 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 21.3% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($10,770 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 0% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($24,138 vs. $24,130)
GWU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 37 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than University of Lynchburg (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $5,900 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/