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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | RU | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or RU?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 427.2% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.4% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Radford University ($43,000.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($17,105 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 22.1% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($10,567 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 266.2% larger than aid received Radford University ($35,641 vs. $9,733)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or RU? 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 RU and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,000)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/