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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Centra College | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 227 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Centra College?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 365.4% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 365.4% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Centra College ($43,000.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Centra College ($21,843 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 37.1% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,406 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as Centra College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 448.7% larger than aid received Centra College ($35,641 vs. $6,495)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Centra College (40%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Centra 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 Centra College and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,000)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/