Willamette University vs. University of Lynchburg

Willamette University vs. University of Lynchburg comparison

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Overview	Willamette University	University of Lynchburg
Location	Salem, OR	Lynchburg, VA
Setting	Midsize City	Small City
Enrollment	1,909	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	willamette.edu	lynchburg.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Lynchburg is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,909 students)

Willamette University vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or University of Lynchburg?

• Willamette University is 30.4% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
• Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Willamette University than University of Lynchburg ($45,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Willamette University ($23,256 vs. $32,957)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 9.8% lower than costs at Willamette University ($13,060 vs. $14,340)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 14.8% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($27,700 vs. $24,138)

Willamette University vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Willamette 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 Willamette University .

• The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 214 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
• Incoming Willamette University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
• Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
• University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Willamette University (80.6%)

Willamette University vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Willamette 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 Willamette University.

• The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than University of Lynchburg (77% vs. 52%)
• Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $7,900 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,400)
• Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
• Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
• More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/