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Overview |
WWU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
WWU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WWU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
WWU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
WWU | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 28% | ||
Campus |
WWU | 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,508 students)
WWU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 62.3% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than William Woods University ($43,000.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than WWU ($21,843 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 23.4% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($10,450 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 74.4% larger than aid received William Woods University ($35,641 vs. $20,431)
WWU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU 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 WWU .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 45 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than WWU (61.5%)
WWU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU 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 WWU.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $3,400 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/