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Overview |
WKU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 2,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $30,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $24,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $33,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WKU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | 6,299 | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | 5,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WKU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
WKU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
WKU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 28% | ||
Campus |
WKU | 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 2,230 students)
WKU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 162.3% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($30,000.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Western Kentucky University ($30,000.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($12,054 vs. $24,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 7.1% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,043 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 210.6% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($33,874 vs. $10,906)
WKU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU 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 WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 57 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (80.7%)
WKU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $4,900 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU 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/