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Overview |
JU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | |||
| 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 |
JU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
JU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 28% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 2,354 students)
JU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Jacksonville University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at JU than Lenoir Rhyne University ($43,520.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than JU ($21,843 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 23.9% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,900 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 11.4% larger than aid received Jacksonville University ($35,641 vs. $31,988)
JU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Jacksonville University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $42,000)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/