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Overview |
Laurel University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Laurel University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Laurel University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Laurel University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 309.5% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.5% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Laurel University ($43,000.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($19,269 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 39% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,280 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 473.7% larger than aid received Laurel University ($35,641 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel 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 Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 96 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel 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 Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,900)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/