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UAA GWU Catawba College Wingate University Limestone University BAC Guilford College NC State ECU UNC Charlotte ASU Campbell University| Alaska Pacific University | Lenoir Rhyne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alaska Pacific University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 595 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaskapacific.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alaska Pacific University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,388 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,549 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alaska Pacific University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 434 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 431 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Alaska Pacific University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alaska Pacific University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alaska Pacific University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Alaska Pacific University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Alaska Pacific University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Alaska Pacific University based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 595 students)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alaska Pacific University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 111.3% more expensive to attend than Alaska Pacific University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.3% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Alaska Pacific University ($43,000.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Alaska Pacific University ($21,843 vs. $22,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alaska Pacific University are 55.4% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($8,300 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alaska Pacific University as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 184% larger than aid received Alaska Pacific University ($35,641 vs. $12,549)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alaska Pacific 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 Alaska Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 5 points higher than at Alaska Pacific University (985)
- Alaska Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alaska Pacific 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 Alaska Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Alaska Pacific University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Alaska Pacific University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $42,000)
- Alaska Pacific University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Alaska Pacific University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alaska Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/