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Azusa Pacific University PUC Saint Marys College of California FLC USF San Francisco State JCSU Mount Olive College University of Redlands UC Merced NNU Brevard College| Dominican University of California | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DUofC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
DUofC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
DUofC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
DUofC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
DUofC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 50% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dominican University of California is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,877 students vs. 855 students)
DUofC vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or Lees-McRae College?
- Dominican University of California is 83.5% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at DUofC than Lees McRae College ($48,606.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than DUofC ($24,108 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 27% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($12,200 vs. $15,489)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Dominican University of California (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 5.9% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($18,205 vs. $17,194)
DUofC vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC 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 DUofC .
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
DUofC vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than Lees McRae College (56% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $24,100 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/