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Overview |
OC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 |
OC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 22% | ||
Campus |
OC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 2,394 students)
OC vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 40.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at University of Lynchburg than Oklahoma Christian University ($34,500.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than University of Lynchburg ($20,237 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 57.7% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($8,280 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 37.1% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($24,138 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC 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 OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 104 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming OC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than University of Lynchburg (95.9%)
OC vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC 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 OC.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $4,600 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/