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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | HBU | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | |||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or HBU?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Houston Baptist University ($43,000.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($19,515 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 41.3% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,130 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 32.5% larger than aid received Houston Baptist University ($35,641 vs. $26,908)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 70 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or HBU? 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 HBU and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Houston Baptist University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,000)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/