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Overview |
Salisbury | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Salisbury | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,394 students)
Salisbury vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 356.6% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at University of Lynchburg than Salisbury University ($34,500.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than University of Lynchburg ($19,756 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,990 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 249% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($24,138 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury 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 Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of Lynchburg (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $5,600 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,400)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/