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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Fairmont State ?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 614% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Fairmont State University ($43,000.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($10,794 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 28.7% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($10,022 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 444.4% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($35,641 vs. $6,547)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 28 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Fairmont State University (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/