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Overview |
D'Youville College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dyc.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
D'Youville College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,053 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
D'Youville College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,115 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 2,618 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1025/1265 | 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 |
D'Youville College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
D'Youville College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
D'Youville College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
D'Youville College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 50% | ||
Campus |
D'Youville College | 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
- D'Youville College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 855 students)
D'Youville College vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, D'Youville College or Lees-McRae College?
- D'Youville College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at D'Youville College than Lees McRae College ($29,980.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at D'Youville College than Lees-McRae College ($21,755 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 28.4% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,500 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than D'Youville College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by D'Youville College students is 21.1% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($22,053 vs. $18,205)
D'Youville College vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, D'Youville College 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 D'Youville College .
- D'Youville College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
D'Youville College vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, D'Youville College 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 D'Youville College.
- The graduation rate at D'Youville College is higher than Lees McRae College (41% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College 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 $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than D'Youville College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than D'Youville College graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More D'Youville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/