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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 10% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Maine College of Art ($43,000.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Maine College of Art ($21,843 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 11.9% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($12,900 vs. $14,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 76.2% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($35,641 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art .
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Maine College of Art (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $31,600)
- Lenoir Rhyne University and Maine College of Art graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lenoir Rhyne University and Maine College of Art graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/