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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Moore, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 281 | ||
| 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 | hc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $11,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $11,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $7,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $20,952 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $8,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 59.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 846/1033 | |||
| 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 | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 281 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 262% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($43,000.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($20,952 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 73.6% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($7,430 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 317.7% larger than aid received Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($35,641 vs. $8,532)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 65 points higher than at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (925)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (3.1)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (42.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,000)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students graduate with a $4,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($22,313 vs. $27,000)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/