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FLC JCSU Mount Olive College Brevard College Castleton State College| Lees McRae College | Goddard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lees-McRae College | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $214 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 18% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lees McRae College is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 320 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Goddard College?
- Lees McRae College is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Lees-McRae College than Goddard College ($26,490.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Lees-McRae College ($17,931 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 481% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($2,100 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Goddard College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 82% larger than aid received Goddard College ($18,205 vs. $10,002)
Lees-McRae College vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Lees-McRae College .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Lees-McRae College.
- Graduates from Goddard College earn on average $200 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Goddard College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,750)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Goddard College graduates. ($206 vs. $214)
- More Goddard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/