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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Lenoir Rhyne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
USD | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 28% | ||
Campus |
USD | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,354 students)
USD vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- University of San Diego is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at USD than Lenoir Rhyne University ($53,810.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than USD ($21,843 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 31.9% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($12,900 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 2.2% larger than aid received Lenoir Rhyne University ($36,408 vs. $35,641)
USD vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD 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 USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 246 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (75% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $28,200 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $42,000)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/