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BC SU RU Randolph-Macon Longwood University JMU CNU Mary Washington College Roanoke College Mason Mount St. Mary's University Emory and Henry College| University of Lynchburg | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,394 | 553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynchburg.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,060 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,256 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,138 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,230 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 3,099 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 553 students)
University of Lynchburg vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Lynchburg or Randolph?
- University of Lynchburg is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at University of Lynchburg than Randolph College ($34,500.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than University of Lynchburg ($22,886 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 14.3% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,430 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg as Randolph College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 22.6% larger than aid received Randolph College ($24,138 vs. $19,688)
University of Lynchburg vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Lynchburg or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or University of Lynchburg .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is the same at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Randolph (95%)
University of Lynchburg vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Lynchburg or Randolph? 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 Randolph and University of Lynchburg.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than University of Lynchburg (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $3,200 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,200)
- Randolph College and University of Lynchburg graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph College 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 Randolph students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/