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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or ETSU?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 456.9% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272.9% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than East Tennessee State University ($43,000.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($14,350 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 34.2% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,613 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 307.8% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($35,641 vs. $8,739)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 78 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than East Tennessee State University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $2,000 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU 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 ETSU 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/