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Penn State Berks Penn State Harrisburg Penn State Abington University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown BC Penn State Erie-Behrend College SU Penn State Randolph RU Penn State Mont Alto Longwood University| Penn State Altoona | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Altoona | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Altoona, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,577 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Altoona | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,621 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,574 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Altoona | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,523 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 7,204 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 |
Penn State Altoona | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Altoona | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Altoona | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State Altoona | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Altoona | 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
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 2,394 students)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Altoona or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 124.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at University of Lynchburg than Penn State Altoona ($34,500.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than University of Lynchburg ($20,621 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 0.6% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,984 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 152.1% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($24,138 vs. $9,574)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Altoona 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 Penn State Altoona .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 21 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Penn State Altoona students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Penn State Altoona (95.8%)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Altoona 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 Penn State Altoona.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than University of Lynchburg (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $8,900 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/