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Overview |
Wheelock College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Wheelock College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 23% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Wheelock College ($43,000.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Wheelock College ($21,843 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 16.1% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($12,900 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Wheelock College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 63.6% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($35,641 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock 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 Wheelock College .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 46 points higher than at Wheelock College (944)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock 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 Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,300)
- Lenoir Rhyne University and Wheelock College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lenoir Rhyne University and Wheelock College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/