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Overview |
Whittier College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| 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 |
Whittier College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Whittier College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Whittier 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 Whittier College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,192 students)
Whittier College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Whittier College is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Whittier College than Lenoir Rhyne University ($48,924.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Whittier College ($21,843 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 21.1% lower than costs at Whittier College ($12,900 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Whittier College ($35,641 vs. $34,623)
Whittier College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier 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 Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 67 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Whittier College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier 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 Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,000)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/