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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PC | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,199 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or PC?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Presbyterian College ($43,000.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($21,571 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 14.2% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($11,300 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Presbyterian College ($35,641 vs. $34,379)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 92 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than PC (59.4%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or PC? 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 PC and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,000)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/