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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | AU | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or AU?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 39.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Anderson University ($43,000.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($21,633 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 14.9% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($11,230 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 46% larger than aid received Anderson University ($35,641 vs. $24,409)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 88 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than AU (45.4%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or AU? 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 AU and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $4,500 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/