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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 940 | 2,230 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,176 | $30,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,176 | $30,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,208 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,292 | $24,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,325 | $33,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,299 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
Briar Cliff University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (2,230 students vs. 940 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Briar Cliff University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($34,176.00 vs. $30,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Briar Cliff University than Lenoir Rhyne University ($34,176.00 vs. $30,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($23,292 vs. $24,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 26.4% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($10,208 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Briar Cliff University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 28.7% larger than aid received Briar Cliff University ($33,874 vs. $26,325)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff 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 Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Briar Cliff University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff 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 Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Briar Cliff University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Briar Cliff University earn on average $500 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,000)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/