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Overview |
University of Lynchburg | WVSU | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,394 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynchburg.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Lynchburg | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,060 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,256 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,138 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Lynchburg | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,230 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 3,099 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Lynchburg | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Lynchburg | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
University of Lynchburg | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Lynchburg | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,394 students)
University of Lynchburg vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Lynchburg or WVSU?
- University of Lynchburg is 324.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.8% higher at University of Lynchburg than West Virginia State University ($34,500.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than University of Lynchburg ($11,684 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 6.9% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,214 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 154.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($24,138 vs. $9,482)
University of Lynchburg vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Lynchburg or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or University of Lynchburg .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 87 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than University of Lynchburg (95.9%)
University of Lynchburg vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Lynchburg or WVSU? 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 WVSU and University of Lynchburg.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than West Virginia State University (52% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $13,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/