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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | UNCW | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or UNCW?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 867.8% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.6% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($43,000.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($18,709 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 6.4% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,120 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 473.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($35,641 vs. $6,217)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 172 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UNCW (68.8%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or UNCW? 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 UNCW and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $2,700 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $42,000)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/