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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | |||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Columbia College | ||
| 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,514 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Columbia College?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 102.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.4% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Columbia College ($43,000.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($18,779 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 53.6% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($8,400 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Columbia College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 121.5% larger than aid received Columbia College ($35,641 vs. $16,089)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 19 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/