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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $206 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 855 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Lees-McRae College?
- Catholic University of America is 100.2% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.2% higher at Catholic University of America than Lees McRae College ($53,040.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Catholic University of America ($24,108 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 36.6% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($12,200 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 89.2% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($34,449 vs. $18,205)
Catholic University of America vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Catholic University of America .
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Catholic University of America vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Lees-McRae College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lees-McRae College and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Lees McRae College (68% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $24,300 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,106)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($206 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/