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University of St Thomas Saint John's FLC Mount Olive College JCSU Brevard College Castleton State College St. Mary's College| College of Saint Benedict | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Benedict | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MN | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Benedict | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,922 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,746 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,252 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Benedict | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | 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 Benedict | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Benedict | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,343 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $206 |
Diversity |
Saint Benedict | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Saint Benedict | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Saint Benedict | 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
- College of Saint Benedict is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 855 students)
Saint Benedict vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Benedict or Lees-McRae College?
- College of Saint Benedict 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 Benedict 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 Benedict ($24,108 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Benedict are 2.3% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,922 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 104.6% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($37,252 vs. $18,205)
Saint Benedict vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Benedict 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 Benedict .
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Saint Benedict vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Benedict 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 Benedict.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Lees McRae College (81% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $19,400 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,343 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,343)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($206 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/