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Overview |
University of St. Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Leavenworth, KS | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,267 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmary.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St. Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,450 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,070 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,887 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,638 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St. Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,489 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of St. Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St. Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of St. Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
University of St. Mary | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of St. Mary | 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 University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,267 students)
University of St. Mary vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St. Mary or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 36.7% more expensive to attend than University of St. Mary for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than University of Saint Mary ($43,000.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than University of St. Mary ($21,843 vs. $21,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 42.2% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,070 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 50.8% larger than aid received University of Saint Mary ($35,641 vs. $23,638)
University of St. Mary vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St. Mary 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 University of St. Mary .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 12 points higher than at University of St. Mary (978)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than University of St. Mary (81.9%)
University of St. Mary vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St. Mary 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 University of St. Mary .
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than University of Saint Mary (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $800 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St. Mary students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/