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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University UNCG ECSU BC Wake Forest SU Randolph RU ECU VSU| Winston Salem State University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSSU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
WSSU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
WSSU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSSU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
WSSU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 22% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 2,394 students)
WSSU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 914.4% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.4% higher at University of Lynchburg than Winston Salem State University ($34,500.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than University of Lynchburg ($14,097 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 16.4% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,220 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 189.1% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($24,138 vs. $8,350)
WSSU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU 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 WSSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 144 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Winston Salem State University (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $10,700 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $1,337 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,663 vs. $27,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/