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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Reed | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | |||
| 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 | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Reed | ||
| 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 Reed based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,534 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Reed?
- Reed College is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Reed than Lenoir Rhyne University ($64,450.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Reed ($21,843 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 23.6% lower than costs at Reed College ($12,900 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 34.3% larger than aid received Lenoir Rhyne University ($47,864 vs. $35,641)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 393 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Reed (30.8%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Reed? 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 Reed and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $42,000)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/