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Overview |
Virginia University of Lynchburg | Penn College | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 837 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vul.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia University of Lynchburg | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,200 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,200 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,093 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,923 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 69% |
Admission |
Virginia University of Lynchburg | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Virginia University of Lynchburg | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia University of Lynchburg | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 9% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $41,567 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $429 | $222 |
Diversity |
Virginia University of Lynchburg | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Virginia University of Lynchburg | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Virginia University of Lynchburg | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Virginia University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 837 students)
Virginia University of Lynchburg vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia University of Lynchburg or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 88.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.8% higher at Penn College than Virginia University of Lynchburg ($23,190.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia University of Lynchburg than Penn College ($17,093 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia University of Lynchburg are 29% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,400 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia University of Lynchburg than Pennsylvania College of Technology (79% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia University of Lynchburg students is 9.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,923 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia University of Lynchburg or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Virginia University of Lynchburg .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.95 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Virginia University of Lynchburg (2.1)
Virginia University of Lynchburg vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia University of Lynchburg or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Virginia University of Lynchburg.
- The graduation rate at Virginia University of Lynchburg is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 42%)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $20,067 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($21,500 vs. $41,567)
- Penn College graduates are paying $207 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($222 vs. $429)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 9%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/