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BC SU Randolph RU Longwood University JMU Franciscan Nova Randolph-Macon CNU Mary Washington College Roanoke College| University of Lynchburg | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Lynchburg | AMU | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,592 | 1,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #627 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynchburg.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Lynchburg | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,540 | $26,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,540 | $26,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,250 | $14,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,921 | $23,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,972 | $19,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Lynchburg | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,813 | 2,448 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Lynchburg | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Lynchburg | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
University of Lynchburg | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
University of Lynchburg | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 66% | ||
Campus |
University of Lynchburg | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 1,335 students)
University of Lynchburg vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Lynchburg or AMU?
- University of Lynchburg is 32% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($35,540.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at University of Lynchburg than Ave Maria University ($35,540.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than AMU ($22,921 vs. $23,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 6.6% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($13,250 vs. $14,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 30.1% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($25,972 vs. $19,967)
University of Lynchburg vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Lynchburg or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or University of Lynchburg .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 84 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming AMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than AMU (44.8%)
University of Lynchburg vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Lynchburg or AMU? 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 AMU and University of Lynchburg.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Ave Maria University (52% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/