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BC SU Randolph RU Juniata College F&M WCU Longwood University JMU Marist College Temple Gettysburg College| Susquehanna University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Susquahanna | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 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 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Susquahanna | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Susquahanna | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 2,231 students)
Susquahanna vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or University of Lynchburg?
- Susquehanna University is 57.8% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Susquahanna than University of Lynchburg ($54,440.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Susquahanna ($23,256 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 14.5% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,060 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 69.5% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($40,914 vs. $24,138)
Susquahanna vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than University of Lynchburg (77% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $10,600 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg and Susquahanna graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Susquahanna graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/