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Overview |
Life University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Life University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 2,354 students)
Life University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 232.9% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.9% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Life University ($43,000.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Life University ($21,843 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 39.5% lower than costs at Life University ($12,900 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 198.9% larger than aid received Life University ($35,641 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Life University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,000)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University 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/