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Overview |
Temple | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Temple | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,666 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 30,817 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Temple | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Temple | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Temple | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Temple | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 2,394 students)
Temple vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 70.7% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Temple than University of Lynchburg ($34,684.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Temple ($23,256 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 19.8% lower than costs at Temple University ($13,060 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 108.5% larger than aid received Temple University ($24,138 vs. $11,575)
Temple vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple 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 Temple .
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Temple (3.46)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Temple (79.7%)
Temple vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple 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 Temple.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than University of Lynchburg (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $9,900 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,400)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/