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Overview |
Ship | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Shippensburg, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,162 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ship.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ship | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,048 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,538 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,462 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,593 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Ship | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,367 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 5,590 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Ship | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ship | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ship | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ship | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Ship | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,394 students)
Ship vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ship or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 260.5% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.4% higher at University of Lynchburg than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($34,500.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than University of Lynchburg ($21,462 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 13.2% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,538 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 217.9% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($24,138 vs. $7,593)
Ship vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ship 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 Ship .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 35 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ship (3.23)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Ship (87.8%)
Ship vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ship 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 Ship.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than University of Lynchburg (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $800 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,400)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/