Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
GWU Catawba College Wingate University Limestone University BAC Guilford College NC State ECU UNC Charlotte ASU Northwestern College Campbell University| Lenoir Rhyne University | University of Sioux Falls | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,230 | 1,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,000 | $20,340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,000 | $20,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $8,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,042 | $21,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $11,692 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,299 | 2,478 | ||
| Admitted | 5,082 | 2,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| 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 University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (2,230 students vs. 1,509 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or University of Sioux Falls?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 47.5% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($30,000.00 vs. $20,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than University of Sioux Falls ($30,000.00 vs. $20,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($21,049 vs. $24,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 44% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($8,960 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 189.7% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($33,874 vs. $11,692)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 56 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (80.7%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $1,400 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,000)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/