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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or University of Charleston?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than University of Charleston ($43,000.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($21,308 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 26.5% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($10,200 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 59% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($35,641 vs. $22,422)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 4 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $3,200 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,000)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/