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Overview |
Lycoming College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 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 |
Lycoming College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lycoming College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | 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 Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or University of Lynchburg?
- Lycoming College is 29.1% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Lycoming College than University of Lynchburg ($44,544.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than University of Lynchburg ($19,697 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 8.6% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($13,060 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 76.1% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($42,509 vs. $24,138)
Lycoming College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming 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 Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 20 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming 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 Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than University of Lynchburg (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg and Lycoming College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Lycoming College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/