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Overview |
Nichols | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 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 |
Nichols | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nichols | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Nichols | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or University of Lynchburg?
- Nichols College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Nichols than University of Lynchburg ($37,150.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Nichols ($23,256 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 8% lower than costs at Nichols College ($13,060 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 9.8% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($26,515 vs. $24,138)
Nichols vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols 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 Nichols .
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols 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 Nichols.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Nichols College (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $5,400 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg and Nichols graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Nichols 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 Nichols students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/