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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | EMU | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | EMU | ||
| 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,334 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or EMU?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Eastern Mennonite University ($43,000.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than EMU ($21,843 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 5.4% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,240 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 17% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($35,641 vs. $30,460)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is 19 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or EMU? 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 EMU and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $42,000)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/