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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #799 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $20,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $26,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 1,801 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 71.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1162 | |||
| 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 | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Heidelberg University | ||
| 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 Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,086 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Heidelberg University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Heidelberg University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Heidelberg University ($43,000.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heidelberg University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($20,053 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heidelberg University are 14.5% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($11,270 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Heidelberg University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 34.2% larger than aid received Heidelberg University ($35,641 vs. $26,562)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 43 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 Heidelberg University (3.33)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Heidelberg University (71.3%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Heidelberg University? 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 Heidelberg University and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,700)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heidelberg University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/