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Overview |
McMurry | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
McMurry | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 28% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| 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
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 55% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than MacMurray College ($43,000.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 31.5% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,810 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($35,641 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry 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 McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 68 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry 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 McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than MacMurray College (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $3,800 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,200)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/