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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PAFA | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 172 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or PAFA?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($43,000.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than PAFA ($21,843 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 35.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,900 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 121.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($35,641 vs. $16,087)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $20,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/