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Overview |
Shorter | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 2,230 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $30,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $30,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $24,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $33,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 6,299 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 5,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Shorter | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,230 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($30,000.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Shorter University ($30,000.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($16,692 vs. $24,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 31.8% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,784 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 86.4% larger than aid received Shorter University ($33,874 vs. $18,168)
Shorter vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter 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 Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 21 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (80.7%)
Shorter vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is the same as at Lenoir Rhyne University (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,000)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/