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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Kentucky Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 86.1% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.1% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Kentucky Christian University ($43,000.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Kentucky Christian University ($21,843 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 43.7% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($8,980 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 147.5% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($35,641 vs. $14,398)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 13 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University or Lenoir-Rhyne University? 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Kentucky Christian University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/