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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 232 | ||
| 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 | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1036/1188 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 232 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 182.5% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.5% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Appalachian Bible College ($43,000.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($15,106 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 50.7% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($8,560 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 174.2% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($35,641 vs. $12,996)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 22 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Appalachian Bible College? 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 Appalachian Bible College and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/