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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lakeland University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (2,406 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Lakeland University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Lakeland University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Lakeland University ($43,000.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lakeland University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($21,611 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lakeland University are 19.7% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($10,778 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Lakeland University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 49.4% larger than aid received Lakeland University ($35,641 vs. $23,855)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 83 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Lakeland 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 Lakeland University and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Lakeland University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,000)
- Lakeland University students graduate with a $1,542 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,458 vs. $27,000)
- Lakeland University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/