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Overview |
Doane University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Crete, NE | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | doane.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Doane University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,190 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,190 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,271 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,479 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Doane University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,953 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 1,481 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Doane University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Doane University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Doane University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
Doane University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Doane University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Doane University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 855 students)
Doane University vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Doane University or Lees-McRae College?
- Doane University is 44.2% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Doane University than Lees McRae College ($38,190.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Doane University ($24,108 vs. $24,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Doane University are 11.9% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,900 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Doane University as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 61.9% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($29,479 vs. $18,205)
Doane University vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Doane University 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 Doane University .
- Doane University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Doane University vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Doane University 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 Doane University.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Lees McRae College (63% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Doane University graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Doane University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/