| Lenoir-Rhyne University View More Rivals | Gardner-Webb University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in North Carolina | Rankings | #200 in National Universities #10 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Hickory, NC | Location | Boiling Springs, NC |
| Known as | GWU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $30,900 | Undergraduate | $33,450 |
| $12,240 | Graduate | $11,300 |
| $32,218 | Financial Aid | $20,529 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | $40 |
| 73.90% | Acceptance Rate | 52.70% |
| 10.31% | Yield | 24.38% |
| Test Scores | 1,105 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,354 | Total Students | 3,144 |
| 1,529 | Undergraduate | 1,812 |
| 825 | Graduate | 1,332 |
| 375 | Online Enrollment | 897 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 71% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $43,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,017) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,368) $5,410 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,360 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 140 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 149 Full-time 165 Part-time |
| 319 Full-time 154 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 459 Full-time 171 Part-time |
| $67,201 for Faculties $51,008 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,531 for Faculties $46,122 Part-time |