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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Chatham | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | |||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Chatham?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Chatham University ($43,000.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Chatham ($21,843 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 1.4% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,719 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Chatham University ($35,641 vs. $27,330)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/