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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Joe's | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Rutland, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | csj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Joe's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Joe's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Joe's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Joe's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,612 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Joe's | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Joe's | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Joe's | ||
| 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
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 227 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. St. Joe's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or St. Joe's?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 145.7% more expensive to attend than St. Joe's for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.7% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than College of St Joseph ($43,000.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of St Joseph are 7.5% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,000 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than College of St Joseph (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($35,641 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or St. Joe's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Joe's or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at St. Joe's (3.12)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. St. Joe's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or St. Joe's? 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 St. Joe's and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than College of St Joseph (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $4,400 more per year than St. Joe's graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,600)
- College of St Joseph students graduate with a $2,388 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($24,612 vs. $27,000)
- St. Joe's graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Joe's students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/