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Overview |
Judson University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $206 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 18% |
Students |
Judson University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | 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
- Judson University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (973 students vs. 855 students)
Judson University vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Lees-McRae College?
- Judson University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Judson University than Lees McRae College ($29,850.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Lees-McRae College ($19,268 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 7.8% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,320 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 16% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($21,123 vs. $18,205)
Judson University vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson 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 Judson University .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Lees McRae College (49% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Judson University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Judson University graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/