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Overview |
Luther Rice University | Concord University | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or Concord University?
- Concord University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.3% higher at Concord University than Luther Rice University ($18,780.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 76.7% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($10,090 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Luther Rice University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($11,120 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Luther Rice University .
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Luther Rice University (67.6%)
Luther Rice University vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice University or Concord 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 Concord University and Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than Luther Rice University (34% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther Rice University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Luther Rice University graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/