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Overview |
College of Saint Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 857 | 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 | csm.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Saint Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,450 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,450 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,240 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,984 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,799 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
College of Saint Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 144 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 93 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 94.6% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
College of Saint Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Saint Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
College of Saint Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
College of Saint Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 28% | ||
Campus |
College of Saint Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 857 students)
College of Saint Mary vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Saint Mary or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 91.5% more expensive to attend than College of Saint Mary for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than College of Saint Mary ($43,000.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($14,984 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 56.6% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($8,240 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than College of Saint Mary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 100.2% larger than aid received College of Saint Mary ($35,641 vs. $17,799)
College of Saint Mary vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Saint Mary 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 College of Saint Mary .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at College of Saint Mary (3.4)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than College of Saint Mary (64.6%)
College of Saint Mary vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Saint Mary 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 College of Saint Mary.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than College of Saint Mary (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $700 more per year than College of Saint Mary graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,300)
- College of Saint Mary students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- College of Saint Mary graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary 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/