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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,230 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,000 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,000 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,042 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,299 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 5,082 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 2,230 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Tennessee State University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 309.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($30,000.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Tennessee State University ($30,000.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($9,231 vs. $24,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 27.5% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($10,120 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 117.3% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($33,874 vs. $15,589)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (80.7%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Tennessee State University (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,400)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/