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Overview |
Chowan University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Chowan University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Chowan University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Chowan 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 Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 66.2% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Chowan University ($43,000.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($17,334 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 33.7% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,650 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 73.2% larger than aid received Chowan University ($35,641 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan 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 Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 217 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Chowan University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan 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 Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Chowan University (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $34,600)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/