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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,230 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,000 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,000 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,042 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,299 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 5,082 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 2,230 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Marshall University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 306.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($30,000.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Marshall University ($30,000.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($9,734 vs. $24,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 0.4% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,852 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 181.7% larger than aid received Marshall University ($33,874 vs. $12,024)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 38 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (80.7%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Marshall University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University 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/