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Overview |
PUC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 |
PUC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $206 |
Diversity |
PUC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
PUC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 50% | ||
Campus |
PUC | 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
- Pacific Union College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (870 students vs. 855 students)
PUC vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Lees-McRae College?
- Pacific Union College is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at PUC than Lees McRae College ($32,655.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than Lees-McRae College ($21,841 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 31.6% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,273 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 28.4% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($23,383 vs. $18,205)
PUC vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC 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 PUC .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Lees McRae College (45% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $24,900 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $30,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($206 vs. $310)
- More PUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/