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Overview |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WSSU | ||
| Location | Hickory, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,354 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lr.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,843 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,641 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,452 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 4,519 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $265 |
Diversity |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lenoir-Rhyne University | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 2,354 students)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lenoir-Rhyne University or WSSU?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 1,164.3% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.9% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Winston Salem State University ($43,000.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($14,097 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 15% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($11,220 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 326.8% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($35,641 vs. $8,350)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lenoir-Rhyne University or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Lenoir-Rhyne University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 120 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Lenoir-Rhyne University vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lenoir-Rhyne University or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Winston Salem State University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $6,300 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $1,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,663 vs. $27,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/