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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Limestone University | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Gaffney, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 1,786 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | limestone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Limestone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $23,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $19,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Limestone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 2,260 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 2,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Limestone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Limestone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Limestone University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Limestone University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Limestone University | ||
| 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 Limestone University based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,786 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Limestone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Limestone University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 70.6% more expensive to attend than Limestone University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Limestone University ($43,000.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Limestone University ($21,843 vs. $23,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Limestone University are 21.2% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($10,645 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Limestone University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 87.4% larger than aid received Limestone University ($35,641 vs. $19,016)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Limestone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Limestone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Limestone University or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 88 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Accepted freshman Limestone University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Limestone University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Limestone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Limestone 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 Limestone University and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Limestone University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Limestone University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,500)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,250)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/