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Overview |
LVC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LVC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 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 |
LVC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LVC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
LVC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 22% | ||
Campus |
LVC | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or University of Lynchburg?
- Lebanon Valley College is 36.9% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at LVC than University of Lynchburg ($47,240.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than LVC ($23,256 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 1.2% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($13,060 vs. $13,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 46% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($35,245 vs. $24,138)
LVC vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC 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 LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than LVC (76.7%)
LVC vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC 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 LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than University of Lynchburg (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $1,100 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg and LVC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and LVC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/