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Overview |
Naropa University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naropa.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Naropa University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,696 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,145 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,146 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Naropa University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 94 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Naropa University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Naropa University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $206 |
Diversity |
Naropa University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 18% |
Students |
Naropa University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Naropa University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Naropa University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,065 students vs. 855 students)
Naropa University vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Naropa University or Lees-McRae College?
- Naropa University is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Naropa University than Lees McRae College ($34,400.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Naropa University ($24,108 vs. $28,145)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Naropa University are 14.1% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,696 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Naropa University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Naropa University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($24,146 vs. $18,205)
Naropa University vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Naropa 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 Naropa University .
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Naropa University vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Naropa 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 Naropa University.
- The graduation rate at Naropa University is higher than Lees McRae College (35% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $25,800)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Naropa University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,500)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Naropa University graduates. ($206 vs. $274)
- More Naropa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/