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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | |||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Muskingum | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 2,117 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Muskingum?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Muskingum University ($43,000.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($19,682 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 3.2% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,500 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Muskingum University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 48.2% larger than aid received Muskingum University ($35,641 vs. $24,048)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 6 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,100)
- Muskingum University and Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Muskingum 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 Muskingum 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/