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Overview |
Marywood | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marywood | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Marywood | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marywood | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Marywood | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,394 students)
Marywood vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or University of Lynchburg?
- Marywood University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Marywood than University of Lynchburg ($36,430.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than University of Lynchburg ($22,504 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 12.5% lower than costs at Marywood University ($13,060 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 17.7% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($28,401 vs. $24,138)
Marywood vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 11 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than University of Lynchburg (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $5,300 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,100)
- University of Lynchburg and Marywood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Marywood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/