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Overview |
Luther Rice University | AU | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Luther Rice University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or AU?
- Anderson University is 265.3% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.3% higher at AU than Luther Rice University ($30,860.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 58.8% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($11,230 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Luther Rice University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($24,409 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Luther Rice University .
- Luther Rice University has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than AU (45.4%)
Luther Rice University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice University or AU? 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 AU and Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Luther Rice University (48% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $4,100 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,500)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $1,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,862)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/