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Overview |
Fontbonne University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 944 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fontbonne.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fontbonne University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,996 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,996 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,856 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,732 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,284 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Fontbonne University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 880 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 831 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 |
Fontbonne University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fontbonne University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fontbonne University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Fontbonne University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 944 students)
Fontbonne University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fontbonne University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 53.6% more expensive to attend than Fontbonne University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $27,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Fontbonne University ($43,000.00 vs. $27,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fontbonne University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($20,732 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fontbonne University are 18.8% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($10,856 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Fontbonne University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 59.9% larger than aid received Fontbonne University ($35,641 vs. $22,284)
Fontbonne University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University .
- The average SAT score at Fontbonne University (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 Fontbonne University (3.3)
- Fontbonne University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Fontbonne University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Fontbonne University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Fontbonne University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,000)
- Fontbonne University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fontbonne University 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 Fontbonne University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/