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Overview |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Moore, OK | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 281 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Will Baptist Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hc.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,880 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,880 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,430 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,952 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,532 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 66 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.9% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 846/1033 | 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 |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,313 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 281 students)
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 190.4% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.4% higher at University of Lynchburg than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($34,500.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College than University of Lynchburg ($20,952 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 75.8% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($7,430 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 182.9% larger than aid received Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($24,138 vs. $8,532)
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 89 points higher than at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (925)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (3.1)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (42.9%)
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $7,400 more per year than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,000)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students graduate with a $4,687 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($22,313 vs. $27,000)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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/