Wofford College vs. University of Lynchburg

Wofford College vs. University of Lynchburg comparison

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Overview	Wofford College	University of Lynchburg
Location	Spartanburg, SC	Lynchburg, VA
Setting	Small City	Small City
Enrollment	1,823	2,394
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#135	#586
Religious Affiliation	United Methodist	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	wofford.edu	lynchburg.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Lynchburg is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,823 students)

Wofford College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or University of Lynchburg?

• Wofford College is 44.2% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $34,500.00)
• Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Wofford College than University of Lynchburg ($49,760.00 vs. $34,500.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Wofford College ($23,256 vs. $31,192)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 14.2% lower than costs at Wofford College ($13,060 vs. $14,920)
• More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 49.2% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($36,005 vs. $24,138)

Wofford College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Wofford 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 Wofford College .

• The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 156 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
• Incoming Wofford College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
• Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
• University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Wofford College (60.2%)

Wofford College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Wofford 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 Wofford College.

• The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than University of Lynchburg (79% vs. 52%)
• Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $11,700 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $46,400)
• Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
• Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
• More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)

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