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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 2,354 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Catholic University of America is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Catholic University of America than Lenoir Rhyne University ($53,040.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Catholic University of America ($21,843 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 29.2% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($12,900 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Catholic University of America ($35,641 vs. $34,449)
Catholic University of America vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Catholic University of America vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $16,600 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $42,000)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/