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Overview |
Anna Maria College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Anna Maria College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,436 students)
Anna Maria College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 12% more expensive to attend than Anna Maria College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Anna Maria College ($43,000.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Anna Maria College ($21,843 vs. $23,894)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 29% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($12,900 vs. $16,640)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Anna Maria College ($35,641 vs. $33,503)
Anna Maria College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College 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 Anna Maria College .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Anna Maria College (2.94)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Anna Maria College (69.6%)
Anna Maria College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria College 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 Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at Anna Maria College is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Anna Maria College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,000)
- Anna Maria College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Anna Maria College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/