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Overview |
Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 |
Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,394 students)
Wesleyan University vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or University of Lynchburg?
- Wesleyan University is 84.7% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at Wesleyan University than University of Lynchburg ($63,722.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than University of Lynchburg ($21,270 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 39.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($13,060 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 147.8% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($59,825 vs. $24,138)
Wesleyan University vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University 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 University .
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than University of Lynchburg (92% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $11,600 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,400)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/