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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Methodist | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | |||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Methodist | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,811 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Methodist?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Methodist for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $37,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Methodist University ($43,000.00 vs. $37,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Methodist ($21,843 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 0.6% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,828 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 40.5% larger than aid received Methodist University ($35,641 vs. $25,361)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 35 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Methodist University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,000)
- Methodist University and Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Methodist University 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 Methodist students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/