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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 737 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 28% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,508 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 26.2% more expensive to attend than MidAmerica Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($43,000.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($21,843 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 31% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,848 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 56.6% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($35,641 vs. $22,757)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 25 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene University 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/