- Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private school while Western Carolina University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has more expensive tuition of $30,900 than Western Carolina University ($8,532).
- Western Carolina University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.84% than Lenoir-Rhyne University (73.90%).
- Western Carolina University is larger with 11,635 students than Lenoir-Rhyne University (2,354 students).
| Lenoir-Rhyne University View More Rivals | Western Carolina University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in North Carolina | Rankings | #24 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hickory, NC | Location | Cullowhee, NC |
| Known as | Western | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $30,900 | Undergraduate | $4,532 North Carolina residents $8,532 out-of-state |
| $12,240 | Graduate | $7,778 North Carolina residents $18,497 out-of-state |
| $32,218 | Financial Aid | $4,444 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 73.90% | Acceptance Rate | 38.84% |
| 10.31% | Yield | 26.53% |
| Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,354 | Total Students | 11,635 |
| 1,529 | Undergraduate | 9,956 |
| 825 | Graduate | 1,679 |
| 375 | Online Enrollment | 2,858 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $43,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,017) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) $6,475 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 140 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 544 Full-time 243 Part-time |
| 319 Full-time 154 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,570 Full-time 254 Part-time |
| $67,201 for Faculties $51,008 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,834 for Faculties $55,095 Part-time |