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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $293 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 35 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Shorter-CAPP?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 359.4% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 359.4% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($43,000.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($19,526 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 49% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($8,655 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 597.6% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($35,641 vs. $5,109)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (47% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $7,300 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,000)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/