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Overview |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,394 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynchburg.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,060 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,256 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,138 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,230 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,099 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Lynchburg | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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-Macon based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,490 students)
University of Lynchburg vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Lynchburg or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 30.2% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Randolph-Macon than University of Lynchburg ($44,930.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Randolph-Macon ($23,256 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 3.4% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($13,060 vs. $13,510)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 27.5% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($30,787 vs. $24,138)
University of Lynchburg vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Lynchburg or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or University of Lynchburg .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 84 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Randolph-Macon (85.4%)
University of Lynchburg vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Lynchburg or Randolph-Macon? 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-Macon and University of Lynchburg.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than University of Lynchburg (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $4,200 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,400)
- Randolph Macon College and University of Lynchburg graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and University of Lynchburg graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/