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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Central State University | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| 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 | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $403 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Central State University | ||
| 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
- Central State University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Central State University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 730.8% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 499.2% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Central State University ($43,000.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($10,194 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 18.3% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($10,900 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 413.3% larger than aid received Central State University ($35,641 vs. $6,943)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 213 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Central State 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 Central State University and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Central State University (47% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $27,200)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $39,000)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($279 vs. $403)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/