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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC Clemson| Appalachian State University | Lenoir Rhyne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ASU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
ASU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
ASU | 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 2,354 students)
ASU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 913.7% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.4% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Appalachian State University ($43,000.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($13,084 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 11.4% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($11,582 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 378.9% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($35,641 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU 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 ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 167 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
ASU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $400 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/