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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or NCAT?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 1,114.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.2% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than North Carolina A & T State University ($43,000.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($9,189 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 40.5% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,179 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 253.5% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($35,641 vs. $10,082)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 80 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $3,900 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,100)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/