College comparison

University of Charleston vs University of Lynchburg

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	University of Charleston Charleston, WV	University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Lynchburg is more selective	62%	43%
SAT (25–75)	—	980–1230
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,259	1,577
Avg net price	$22,107	$22,235
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Lynchburg reports higher median earnings	$55,774	$56,380
Graduation rate	46%	57%
Median debt	$19,500	$27,000
Economic mobility	1.2%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is University of Charleston or University of Lynchburg harder to get into?

University of Lynchburg is more selective: University of Charleston's acceptance rate is approximately 62% and University of Lynchburg's is approximately 43% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Charleston vs University of Lynchburg?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of Charleston and 980–1230 at University of Lynchburg. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.