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Overview |
Clarkson College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarksoncollege.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,880 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,284 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,506 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,554 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 66 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 37 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Clarkson College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Clarkson College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,133 students)
Clarkson College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson College or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 189% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Clarkson College ($43,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($14,506 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 77.1% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($7,284 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Clarkson College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 273% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($35,641 vs. $9,554)
Clarkson College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson College 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 Clarkson College .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 60 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Clarkson College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson College 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 Clarkson College.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,000)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarkson College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/