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Overview |
Wilkes | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilkes | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 |
Wilkes | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Wilkes | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 2,394 students)
Wilkes vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or University of Lynchburg?
- Wilkes University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Wilkes than University of Lynchburg ($39,134.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Wilkes ($23,256 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 21.4% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,060 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 22% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($29,441 vs. $24,138)
Wilkes vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes 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 Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 39 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Wilkes (94.1%)
Wilkes vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes 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 Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than University of Lynchburg (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $11,800 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $46,400)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/