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Overview |
Oakwood University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 |
Oakwood University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 126.6% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.6% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Oakwood University ($43,000.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($19,373 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 37.5% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,384 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 87.5% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($35,641 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University 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 Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 67 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University 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 Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Oakwood University (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,400)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/