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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 2,231 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Susquahanna than Lenoir Rhyne University ($54,440.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Susquahanna ($21,843 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 16% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,900 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Lenoir Rhyne University ($40,914 vs. $35,641)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $42,000)
- Susquehanna University and Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/