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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carlow 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 Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 2,104 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Carlow University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Carlow University ($43,000.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($17,437 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 0.9% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,900 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Carlow University ($35,641 vs. $26,713)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 18 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Carlow 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 Carlow University and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $100 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,900)
- Carlow University and Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carlow University and Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/