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BC SU Randolph RU Longwood University JMU Randolph-Macon CNU Mary Washington College Roanoke College Mason Mount St. Mary's University| North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 22% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 1.6% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at University of Lynchburg than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($34,500.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than University of Lynchburg ($18,701 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,264 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 17.6% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($28,392 vs. $24,138)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 136 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (52% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $3,200 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($22,718 vs. $27,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/