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Overview |
SFC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SFC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
SFC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
SFC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
SFC | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
SFC | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 2,394 students)
SFC vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 26.9% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at University of Lynchburg than St. Francis College ($34,500.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than University of Lynchburg ($18,602 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 37.8% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($13,060 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 39.6% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($24,138 vs. $17,294)
SFC vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC 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 SFC .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 105 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SFC (2.9)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than SFC (84.3%)
SFC vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than St. Francis College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $3,600 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,400)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($24,425 vs. $27,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/