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Overview |
Gordon | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Gordon | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | |||
| 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 |
Gordon | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Gordon | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | 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
- Gordon College is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (3,135 students vs. 2,354 students)
Gordon vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 1,577.7% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 354.1% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Gordon College ($43,000.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($8,185 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 39.4% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,257 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Gordon College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 362.8% larger than aid received Gordon College ($35,641 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon 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 Gordon .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 139 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Gordon vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon.
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/