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Overview |
Wells | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Aurora, NY | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wells.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wells | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,362 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,362 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,601 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,212 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wells | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,345 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wells | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wells | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wells | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Wells | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Wells | 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 Wells based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 357 students)
Wells vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wells or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Wells College ($43,000.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($20,601 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 14.7% lower than costs at Wells College ($12,900 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wells College as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Wells College ($35,641 vs. $28,212)
Wells vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wells 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 Wells .
- The average SAT score at Wells College (1011) is 21 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Wells vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wells 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 Wells.
- The graduation rate at Wells is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,500)
- Lenoir Rhyne University and Wells graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lenoir Rhyne University and Wells graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/