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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CUW | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or CUW?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Concordia University Wisconsin ($43,000.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than CUW ($21,843 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 6.1% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,160 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 51.8% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($35,641 vs. $23,477)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 76 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than CUW (70.4%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or CUW? 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 CUW and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $4,100 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,000)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/