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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Lees-McRae College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Lees McRae College is 243.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.7% higher at Lees-McRae College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($26,490.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Lees-McRae College ($20,205 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 2.8% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($12,200 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 109.3% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($18,205 vs. $8,697)
Lees-McRae College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Lees-McRae College .
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Lees McRae College (52% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $7,900 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/