- Both Lenoir-Rhyne University and Elon University are private.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Elon University has more expensive tuition of $44,536 than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($30,900).
- Elon University has tighter acceptance rate of 66.53% than Lenoir-Rhyne University (73.90%).
- Elon University is larger with 7,123 students than Lenoir-Rhyne University (2,354 students).
| Lenoir-Rhyne University View More Rivals | Elon University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in North Carolina | Rankings | #6 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Hickory, NC | Location | Elon, NC |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $30,900 | Undergraduate | $44,536 |
| $12,240 | Graduate | $20,574 |
| $32,218 | Financial Aid | $15,222 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 73.90% | Acceptance Rate | 66.53% |
| 10.31% | Yield | 24.57% |
| Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,354 | Total Students | 7,123 |
| 1,529 | Undergraduate | 6,337 |
| 825 | Graduate | 786 |
| 375 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 71% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $43,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,017) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) $6,818 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 140 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 447 Full-time 135 Part-time |
| 319 Full-time 154 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,370 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $67,201 for Faculties $51,008 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,252 for Faculties $66,329 Part-time |