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Overview |
Athens State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Athens, AL | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | athens.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Athens State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Athens State University | 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 | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Athens State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Athens State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,534 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $279 |
Diversity |
Athens State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Athens State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
Athens State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Athens State University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 2,354 students)
Athens State University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Athens State University ($43,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Athens State University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($35,641 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University 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 Athens State University .
Athens State University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Athens State University 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 Athens State University.
- Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $200 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $42,000)
- Athens State University students graduate with a $8,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($18,534 vs. $27,000)
- Athens State University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Athens State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/