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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Salve Regina University than Lenoir Rhyne University ($45,250.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Salve Regina University ($21,843 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 27.9% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($12,900 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 33.1% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($35,641 vs. $26,787)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,000)
- Salve Regina University and Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University 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/