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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,230 | 812 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,000 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,000 | $15,672 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,042 | $4,048 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $24,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,299 | 140 | ||
| Admitted | 5,082 | 116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (2,230 students vs. 812 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Kettering College?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 91.4% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($30,000.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Kettering College ($30,000.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($4,048 vs. $24,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 39.2% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,270 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Kettering College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 41% larger than aid received Kettering College ($33,874 vs. $24,023)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at Kettering College (3.41)
- Kettering College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (80.7%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Kettering 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 Kettering College and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $42,000)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $1,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,977)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/