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Overview |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Lehman, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 368 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #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 Wilkes-Barre | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,728 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,598 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 653 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 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 Wilkes-Barre | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 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 Wilkes-Barre | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 368 students)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 149.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at University of Lynchburg than Penn State Wilkes Barre ($34,500.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than University of Lynchburg ($16,728 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 127.8% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($24,138 vs. $10,598)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 32 points higher than at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (982)
- Incoming Penn State Wilkes-Barre students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Penn State Wilkes-Barre (95.3%)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre earn on average $8,900 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- Penn State Wilkes Barre students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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/