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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.13 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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 St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 809 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or St. Andrews University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 50.3% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than St. Andrews University ($43,000.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than St. Andrews University ($21,843 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 12.4% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($11,480 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 109.3% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($35,641 vs. $17,026)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 72 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than St. Andrews University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $5,600 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/