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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,230 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,000 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,042 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,299 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 5,082 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 2,230 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $30,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Carson-Newman College than Lenoir Rhyne University ($32,900.00 vs. $30,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($19,755 vs. $24,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 22.8% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($10,507 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 28% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($33,874 vs. $26,472)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 49 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Carson Newman College (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $300 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/