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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,230 | 389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,000 | $20,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,000 | $20,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,042 | $19,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $15,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,299 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,082 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (2,230 students vs. 389 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or FWBBC?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 44.3% more expensive to attend than FWBBC for in-state tuition ($30,000.00 vs. $20,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Free Will Baptist Bible College ($30,000.00 vs. $20,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($19,214 vs. $24,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 53.3% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($8,416 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Free Will Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 123.5% larger than aid received Free Will Baptist Bible College ($33,874 vs. $15,153)
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at FWBBC (3.34)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Free Will Baptist Bible College (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $10,500 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $4,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($22,270 vs. $27,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/