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Overview |
College of the Atlantic | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Bar Harbor, ME | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 380 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coa.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Atlantic | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,280 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,280 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,870 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,316 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,602 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
College of the Atlantic | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 486 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
College of the Atlantic | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Atlantic | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
College of the Atlantic | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
College of the Atlantic | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 28% | ||
Campus |
College of the Atlantic | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 380 students)
College of the Atlantic vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Atlantic or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- College of the Atlantic is 3% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at College of the Atlantic than Lenoir Rhyne University ($44,280.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than College of the Atlantic ($21,843 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 30.7% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,870 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 9.3% larger than aid received College of the Atlantic ($35,641 vs. $32,602)
College of the Atlantic vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Atlantic 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 College of the Atlantic .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
College of the Atlantic vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Atlantic 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 College of the Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $13,800 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/