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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CNU | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or CNU?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 358.7% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.2% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Christopher Newport University ($43,000.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than CNU ($21,843 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 7.6% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($11,990 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 344.3% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($35,641 vs. $8,022)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 165 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or CNU? 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 CNU and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,000)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/