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Overview |
BSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
BSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
BSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
BSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 50% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 855 students)
BSU vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 214.1% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Lees-McRae College than Ball State University ($26,490.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Lees-McRae College ($12,615 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,904 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 59.4% larger than aid received Ball State University ($18,205 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU 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 BSU .
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
BSU vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Lees McRae College (55% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/