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Overview |
Menlo | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Menlo | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Menlo | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Menlo | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Menlo | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or University of Lynchburg?
- Menlo College is 39.9% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Menlo than University of Lynchburg ($48,260.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Menlo ($23,256 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 24.4% lower than costs at Menlo College ($13,060 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 43.5% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($34,632 vs. $24,138)
Menlo vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo 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 Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Menlo College (1018) is 4 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Menlo students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo 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 Menlo.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Menlo College (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $7,500 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $46,400)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $5,938 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($21,062 vs. $27,000)
- Menlo graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/