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Overview |
CDU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
CDU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $279 |
Diversity |
CDU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CDU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CDU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 198.1% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.1% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($43,000.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than CDU ($21,843 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 37.8% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($12,900 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 212.1% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($35,641 vs. $11,419)
CDU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU 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 CDU .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CDU (3.26)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than CDU (80.5%)
CDU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $28,900 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $42,000)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $5,681 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($21,319 vs. $27,000)
- CDU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($220 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/