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Overview |
Brevard College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 759 | 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 | brevard.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,220 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,027 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brevard College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,206 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 880 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | |||
| 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 |
Brevard College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Brevard College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Brevard College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 759 students)
Brevard College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 51.4% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Brevard College ($43,000.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Brevard College ($21,843 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brevard College are 4% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,400 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 78% larger than aid received Brevard College ($35,641 vs. $20,027)
Brevard College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard 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 Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Brevard College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard 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 Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Brevard College (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brevard 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 Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/