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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | |||
| 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 |
Wesleyan College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 62.6% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Wesleyan College ($43,000.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($13,900 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 17.3% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($10,996 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 43.7% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($35,641 vs. $24,800)
Wesleyan College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/