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BC SU Randolph RU CUW UWM Longwood University JMU CMA Randolph-Macon CNU Mary Washington College| University of Lynchburg | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Lynchburg | Stritch | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,394 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynchburg.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Lynchburg | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,060 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,256 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,138 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Lynchburg | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,230 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,099 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 |
University of Lynchburg | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Lynchburg | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Lynchburg | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Lynchburg | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Lynchburg | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,332 students)
University of Lynchburg vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Lynchburg or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Stritch than University of Lynchburg ($34,744.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than University of Lynchburg ($20,002 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 46.7% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($8,900 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 18.8% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($28,670 vs. $24,138)
University of Lynchburg vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Lynchburg or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or University of Lynchburg .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 14 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Stritch (92.6%)
University of Lynchburg vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Lynchburg or Stritch? 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 Stritch and University of Lynchburg.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than University of Lynchburg (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $6,100 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $46,400)
- Cardinal Stritch University and University of Lynchburg graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cardinal Stritch University and University of Lynchburg graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/