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Overview |
Muskingum | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Muskingum | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 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 |
Muskingum | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Muskingum | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 2,117 students)
Muskingum vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at University of Lynchburg than Muskingum University ($34,500.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than University of Lynchburg ($19,682 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 4.5% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,500 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Muskingum University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 0.4% larger than aid received Muskingum University ($24,138 vs. $24,048)
Muskingum vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum 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 Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 30 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
Muskingum vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than University of Lynchburg (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $6,300 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,100)
- University of Lynchburg and Muskingum graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Muskingum 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 Muskingum students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/