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Overview |
Midway University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Midway University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Midway University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $206 |
Diversity |
Midway University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
Midway University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midway University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,441 students vs. 855 students)
Midway University vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Lees-McRae College than Midway University ($26,490.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midway University than Lees-McRae College ($22,848 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 41.9% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($8,600 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midway University as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 1.5% larger than aid received Midway University ($18,205 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Midway University .
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Midway University vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Midway University is higher than Lees McRae College (41% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Midway University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $3,378 lower median federal student loan debt than Midway University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,378)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Midway University graduates. ($206 vs. $241)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/