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Overview |
AAMU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,614 | 2,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $30,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $30,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,402 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,064 | $24,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,612 | $33,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
AAMU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,628 | 6,299 | ||
| Admitted | 10,349 | 5,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1060 | |||
| 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 |
AAMU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $279 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
AAMU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (6,614 students vs. 2,230 students)
AAMU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 248.4% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($30,000.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Alabama A & M University ($30,000.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($14,064 vs. $24,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 13.1% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($11,402 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 191.7% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($33,874 vs. $11,612)
AAMU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 140 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than AAMU (66.2%)
AAMU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Alabama A & M University (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $7,700 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $34,300)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,000)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($279 vs. $361)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/