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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | SU | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or SU?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Shenandoah University ($43,000.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than SU ($21,843 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 14.9% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($11,230 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 51.9% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($35,641 vs. $23,467)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 15 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than SU (80.4%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or SU? 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 SU and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Shenandoah University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,000)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/