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Overview |
Guilford College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| 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 |
Guilford College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Guilford College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Guilford College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Guilford College ($43,000.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Guilford College ($21,843 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 0% lower than costs at Guilford College ($12,900 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 15.3% larger than aid received Guilford College ($35,641 vs. $30,922)
Guilford College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College 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 Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Guilford College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College 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 Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/