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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion BC SU VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Randolph Roanoke College| Longwood University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Longwood University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 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 |
Longwood University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Longwood University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | 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
- Longwood University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,394 students)
Longwood University vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 294.2% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at University of Lynchburg than Longwood University ($34,500.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than University of Lynchburg ($21,772 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 9.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,060 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 133.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($24,138 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University 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 Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 29 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Longwood University vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University 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 Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than University of Lynchburg (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $3,200 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/