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Overview |
Luther Rice University | GS | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther Rice University | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | GS | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | GS | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or GS?
- Luther Rice University is 93.3% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($8,448.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at GS than Luther Rice University ($15,425.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 72.9% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($10,316 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Luther Rice University (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($8,806 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Luther Rice University .
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Luther Rice University (67.6%)
Luther Rice University vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice University or GS? 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 GS and Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Luther Rice University (47% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Luther Rice University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,600)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther Rice University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- GS graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Luther Rice University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/