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Tennessee State University BC SU Central State University Randolph ISU RU Longwood University JMU NCAT Randolph-Macon CNU| Kentucky State University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 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 |
KY State | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KY State | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 22% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 339.3% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.1% higher at University of Lynchburg than Kentucky State University ($34,500.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than University of Lynchburg ($11,473 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 61.7% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($8,076 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 192.3% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($24,138 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State 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 KY State .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 83 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at KY State (2.72)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than KY State (91.5%)
KY State vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Kentucky State University (52% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $15,400 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $31,000)
- University of Lynchburg students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- University of Lynchburg graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/