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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | MIAD | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 896 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or MIAD?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than MIAD for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($43,000.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than MIAD ($21,843 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 29.6% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,950 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 36% larger than aid received Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($35,641 vs. $26,216)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than MIAD (64%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or MIAD? 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 MIAD and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $6,000 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/