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FLC JCSU Mount Olive College Brevard College Castleton State College| Lees McRae College | Oregon College of Art and Craft | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | OCAC | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | ocac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | OCAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | OCAC | ||
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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 | - | - | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Lees-McRae College | OCAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | OCAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $281 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | OCAC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | OCAC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | OCAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lees McRae College is larger than than OCAC based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 137 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. OCAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or OCAC?
- Oregon College of Art and Craft is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at OCAC than Lees McRae College ($33,150.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 22% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,000 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Oregon College of Art and Craft (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($18,205 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or OCAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OCAC or Lees-McRae College .
Lees-McRae College vs. OCAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or OCAC? 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 OCAC and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at OCAC is higher than Lees McRae College (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $2,300 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $32,000)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than OCAC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,250)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than OCAC graduates. ($206 vs. $281)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OCAC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/