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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WVU | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | |||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or WVU?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 359.4% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than West Virginia University ($43,000.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($12,202 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 11% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($11,618 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 205% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($35,641 vs. $11,685)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 88 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or WVU? 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 WVU and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,000)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/