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BC SU CSU Randolph RU Wofford College Longwood University JMU Campbell University Randolph-Macon CNU Clemson| Presbyterian College | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 21, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
PC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
PC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 22% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or University of Lynchburg?
- Presbyterian College is 13% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at PC than University of Lynchburg ($38,990.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than University of Lynchburg ($21,571 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 15.6% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,300 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 42.4% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($34,379 vs. $24,138)
PC vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC 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 PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 68 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming PC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of Lynchburg (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $1,300 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,400)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/