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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $240 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 9% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or WVSU?
- Lees McRae College is 226.2% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.8% higher at Lees-McRae College than West Virginia State University ($26,490.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Lees-McRae College ($11,684 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 0.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($12,200 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 92% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($18,205 vs. $9,482)
Lees-McRae College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Lees-McRae College .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Lees McRae College (25% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $1,600 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $32,700)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/