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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Lenoir Rhyne University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 41.9% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Wake Forest than Lenoir Rhyne University ($61,012.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Wake Forest ($21,843 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 29.1% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,900 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 52.2% larger than aid received Lenoir Rhyne University ($54,233 vs. $35,641)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (88% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $35,200 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $42,000)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/