Wingate University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University

Two Rivalry Colleges in South Atlantic Conference

  • Both Wingate University and Lenoir-Rhyne University are private.
  • Both schools are located in North Carolina.
  • Wingate University has more expensive tuition of $40,196 than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($30,900).
  • Lenoir-Rhyne University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.90% than Wingate University (93.24%).
  • Wingate University is larger with 3,396 students than Lenoir-Rhyne University (2,354 students).
Wingate University

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#35 in North Carolina
Rankings#19 in North Carolina
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Wingate, NCLocationHickory, NC
Known as
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Other)
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$40,196Undergraduate$30,900
$12,600Graduate$12,240
$33,338Financial Aid$32,218
Admission
Application Fee$35
93.24%Acceptance Rate73.90%
7.57%Yield10.31%
1,080 SAT, 21 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
3,396Total Students2,354
2,510Undergraduate1,529
886Graduate825
209Online Enrollment375
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
57%Graduation Rate51%
32%Transfer-out Rate
69%Retention Rate71%
$55,700Average Earning after Graduation$43,600
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesStudy Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,100)
$6,770 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,017)
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
Faculties and Staffs
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
185 Full-time
188 Part-time
Number of Faculties140 Full-time
117 Part-time
452 Full-time
295 Part-time
Number of Staffs319 Full-time
154 Part-time
$70,994 for Faculties
$61,391 Part-time
Average Salary$67,201 for Faculties
$51,008 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023