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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Beacon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Beacon College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 501 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 8% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Beacon College than Lenoir Rhyne University ($46,420.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Beacon College ($21,843 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 10.3% lower than costs at Beacon College ($12,900 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Beacon College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 70.3% larger than aid received Beacon College ($35,641 vs. $20,933)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Beacon College (3.2)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Beacon College? 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 Beacon College and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (82% vs. 47%)
- Beacon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Beacon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beacon College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/