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Overview |
Wake Forest | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wake Forest | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,394 students)
Wake Forest vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or University of Lynchburg?
- Wake Forest University is 76.8% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Wake Forest than University of Lynchburg ($61,012.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Wake Forest ($23,256 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 27.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($13,060 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 124.7% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($54,233 vs. $24,138)
Wake Forest vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest .
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than University of Lynchburg (88% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $30,800 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $46,400)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/