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Overview |
Pitzer | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Pitzer | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Pitzer | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | 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
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or University of Lynchburg?
- Pitzer College is 74.7% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.7% higher at Pitzer than University of Lynchburg ($60,282.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Pitzer ($23,256 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 52% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($13,060 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 64% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($39,594 vs. $24,138)
Pitzer vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer 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 Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than University of Lynchburg (81% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $3,200 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,400)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/