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BC SU Mount Mary College Randolph RU UWM Longwood University JMU Randolph-Macon CNU Mary Washington College Roanoke College| University of Lynchburg | Alverno College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Lynchburg | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,394 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynchburg.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Lynchburg | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,060 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,256 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,138 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Lynchburg | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,230 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 3,099 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Lynchburg | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Lynchburg | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $327 |
Diversity |
University of Lynchburg | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Lynchburg | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Lynchburg | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,596 students)
University of Lynchburg vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Lynchburg or Alverno College?
- University of Lynchburg is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at University of Lynchburg than Alverno College ($34,500.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than University of Lynchburg ($18,097 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 51.5% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($8,620 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg as Alverno College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 2.9% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($24,833 vs. $24,138)
University of Lynchburg vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Lynchburg or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or University of Lynchburg .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 104 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alverno College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Alverno College (89.9%)
University of Lynchburg vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Lynchburg or Alverno College? 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 Alverno College and University of Lynchburg.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Alverno College (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $7,300 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,100)
- University of Lynchburg students graduate with a $4,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,693)
- University of Lynchburg graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/