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GS GWU Catawba College Wingate University Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University Limestone University TROY BAC| Columbus State University | Lenoir Rhyne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 2,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $30,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $30,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $24,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $33,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 6,299 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 5,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Columbus State | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 2,230 students)
Columbus State vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 586.3% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($30,000.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.5% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Columbus State University ($30,000.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($11,384 vs. $24,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 14.5% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($11,262 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 308.2% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($33,874 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State 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 Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 29 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (80.7%)
Columbus State vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Columbus State University (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/