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Overview |
Medaille College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | medaille.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medaille College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,992 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Medaille College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,162 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Medaille College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medaille College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Medaille College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Medaille College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Medaille College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Medaille College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,727 students)
Medaille College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medaille College or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Medaille College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Medaille College ($43,000.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($14,992 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 8.5% lower than costs at Medaille College ($12,900 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Medaille College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 41.5% larger than aid received Medaille College ($35,641 vs. $25,196)
Medaille College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medaille College or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Medaille College .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 122 points higher than at Medaille College (868)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Medaille College (68.8%)
Medaille College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medaille College or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Medaille College.
- The graduation rate at Medaille College is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Medaille College earn on average $700 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $42,000)
- Medaille College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Medaille College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/