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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 363 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 211.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($43,000.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($19,505 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 5.3% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,254 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 247.1% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($35,641 vs. $10,269)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 47 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is the same as at Penn State Greater Allegheny (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $13,300 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/