Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
GWU Catawba College Wingate University Limestone University BAC Guilford College NC State ECU UNC Charlotte ASU Campbell University WCU| University of the Southwest | Lenoir Rhyne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
USW | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Hobbs, NM | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usw.edu | lr.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
USW | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,000 | $43,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,910 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,533 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,365 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USW | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.63 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
USW | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
USW | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
USW | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 4% |
Students |
USW | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 28% | ||
Campus |
USW | 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 USW based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,066 students)
USW vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USW or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 152.9% more expensive to attend than USW for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.9% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than University of the Southwest ($43,000.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Southwest than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($20,533 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 44.8% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($8,910 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 326.1% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($35,641 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, USW 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 USW .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at USW (2.63)
USW vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USW 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 USW.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than University of the Southwest (47% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $3,700 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $42,000)
- University of the Southwest students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- USW graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/