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Gustavus Adolphus College University of St Thomas Fordham Saint Benedict NDSU FLC Hofstra JCSU Mount Olive College Luther- Norse SUNY Stony Brook Brevard College| Saint Johns University | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint John's | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 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 |
Saint John's | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Saint John's | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Johns University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 855 students)
Saint John's vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Lees-McRae College?
- Saint Johns University is 92.3% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.3% higher at Saint John's than Lees McRae College ($50,950.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Saint John's ($24,108 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 2.6% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,890 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 106.2% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($37,533 vs. $18,205)
Saint John's vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's 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 Saint John's .
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Saint John's vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Lees McRae College (80% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $30,100 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/