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Overview |
Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | 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
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at University of Lynchburg than Wesleyan College ($34,500.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than University of Lynchburg ($13,900 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 18.8% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($10,996 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 2.7% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($24,800 vs. $24,138)
Wesleyan College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is the same as at University of Lynchburg (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $10,300 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/