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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Marymount 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
- Marymount University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Marymount University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Marymount University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Marymount University ($43,000.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Marymount University ($21,843 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 21.7% lower than costs at Marymount University ($12,900 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 36.1% larger than aid received Marymount University ($35,641 vs. $26,190)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 9 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Marymount 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 Marymount University and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $42,000)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University 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/