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Overview |
Grace Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Grace Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grace Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Grace Christian University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,031 students)
Grace Christian University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Christian University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 222.8% more expensive to attend than Grace Christian University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.8% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Grace Christian University ($43,000.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($12,988 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 46.1% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($8,830 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Grace Christian University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 245.3% larger than aid received Grace Christian University ($35,641 vs. $10,323)
Grace Christian University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Grace Christian University (3.03)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Grace Christian University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Grace Christian University (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $3,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($23,247 vs. $27,000)
- Grace Christian University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/