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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 1,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1013 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | st-aug.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $10,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $10,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $8,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $20,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $11,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 4,918 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 2,894 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 58.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/940 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $34,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $357 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| 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 St. Augustine's College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,108 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. St. Augustine's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or St. Augustine's College?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 292% more expensive to attend than St. Augustine's College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 292% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Saint Augustines College ($43,000.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Augustines College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($20,081 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Augustines College are 44.3% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($8,942 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Saint Augustines College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 202.8% larger than aid received Saint Augustines College ($35,641 vs. $11,769)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. St. Augustine's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or St. Augustine's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Augustine's College or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 249 points higher than at St. Augustine's College (741)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.91 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at St. Augustine's College (2.5)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than St. Augustine's College (58.8%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. St. Augustine's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or St. Augustine's College? 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 St. Augustine's College and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Saint Augustines College (47% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $13,700 more per year than St. Augustine's College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $28,300)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $7,620 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,620)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($279 vs. $357)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Augustine's College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/