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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | |||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Winthrop University | ||
| 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
- Winthrop University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Winthrop University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 180.9% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Winthrop University ($43,000.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($17,008 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 23% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($10,488 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 175% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($35,641 vs. $12,961)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 54 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,500)
- Winthrop University and Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Winthrop University and Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/