University of Pikeville (UPike) vs Reinhardt University

University of Pikeville and Reinhardt University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. University of Pikeville, nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Reinhardt University, located in the vibrant city of Waleska, Georgia, stands out with its diverse student body, representing a rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds. While University of Pikeville excels in nursing and allied health programs, Reinhardt University shines in business and education majors. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, such as graduation rates, tuition fees, and campus life, to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Reinhardt University	University of Pikeville
Overview
Location	Waleska, Georgia	Pikeville, Kentucky
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	61.0%	61.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	70.4%	100.0%
Application fees		$50
SAT range	N/A	880 - 1060
ACT range	N/A	18 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		9.0%
Students submitting ACT score		89.0%
Total number of applicants	1,010	2,299
Total number of admissions given out	711	2,299
Admitted students who chose to enroll	214	279
Yield rate	30.1%	12.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Not required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$42,280	$35,890
Average net price	$23,917	$13,987
Tuition	$25,180	$22,500
Room & board	$11,860	$8,200
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $18,995	98.0% Average amount $19,952
Students receiving federal student loan	63.0% Average amount $4,802	92.0% Average amount $5,946
Students taking out private loans	12.0% Average amount $10,481	4.0% Average amount $10,525

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,096 Men 51.6% Women 48.4%	1,369 Men 47.0% Women 53.0%
Graduate students	119 Men 48.7% Women 51.3%	900 Men 43.4% Women 56.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	10.3%	N/A
International students	1.7%	1.4%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	720	599
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Georgia Florida Alabama Nevada Texas	Georgia Ohio Tennessee Virginia

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Health Professions Education	Health Professions Business Education Law Enforcement and Firefighting History
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	33.6%	31.0%
Dropout rate	46.8%	26.8%
Transferred out	18.6%	41.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,284 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $54,149 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,872 Year 2: $42,309 Year 3: $45,704 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,089 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,857 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,368 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $54,249 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $106,139 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $61,075 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $57,773 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,387 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $38,680 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,516 Year 2: $29,322 Year 3: $37,056 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,776 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $32,503 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,819 Year 2: $22,880 Year 3: $24,758 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,423 Year 3: N/A Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,088 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,579 Year 3: N/A Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,267 Year 3: N/A

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