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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gallaudet University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $206 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gallaudet University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,322 students vs. 855 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 60.4% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.4% higher at Lees-McRae College than Gallaudet University ($26,490.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than Lees-McRae College ($13,787 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 21.3% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($12,200 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Gallaudet University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 40.9% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($25,648 vs. $18,205)
Gallaudet University vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Gallaudet University is higher than Lees McRae College (41% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $3,459 lower median federal student loan debt than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($16,541 vs. $20,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($171 vs. $206)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/