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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | HSU | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | |||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | HSU | ||
| 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 HSU based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,765 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or HSU?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 40.1% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Hardin Simmons University ($43,000.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than HSU ($21,843 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 29.3% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,980 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 57% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($35,641 vs. $22,695)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 40 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or HSU? 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 HSU and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is the same as at Hardin Simmons University (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,000)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/