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RU Marymount University FLC Longwood University JCSU Mount Olive College Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University Brevard College Castleton State College| Lees McRae College | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | MBC | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lees-McRae College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at MBC than Lees McRae College ($31,611.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Lees-McRae College ($18,746 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 18.2% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,320 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 34% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($24,389 vs. $18,205)
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Lees-McRae College .
Lees-McRae College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or MBC? 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 MBC and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Lees McRae College (49% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/