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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,358 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Emory and Henry College?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Emory and Henry College ($43,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($20,834 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,900 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Emory and Henry College ($35,641 vs. $31,643)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 10 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,000)
- Emory and Henry College and Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College and Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/