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Overview |
ODU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiodominican.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
ODU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,850 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,881 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,646 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ODU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,186 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,146 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 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 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 |
ODU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ODU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $301 | $279 |
Diversity |
ODU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
ODU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ODU | 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 ODU based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,276 students)
ODU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ODU or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 5.2% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at University of Lynchburg than Ohio Dominican University ($34,500.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than University of Lynchburg ($21,881 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 10.2% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,850 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 2.1% larger than aid received Ohio Dominican University ($24,138 vs. $23,646)
ODU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ODU 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 ODU .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 5 points higher than at ODU (1009)
- Incoming ODU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ODU (3.32)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than ODU (52.4%)
ODU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ODU 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 ODU.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Ohio Dominican University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $1,700 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,700)
- University of Lynchburg students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,125)
- University of Lynchburg graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($279 vs. $301)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/