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Campbell University Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University BAC CSU ASU Clemson Queens WCU Cedarville University UofSC Erskine College| Gardner Webb University | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,125 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,470 | $28,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,470 | $28,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $13,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,035 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,762 | $19,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,670 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 4,064 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 |
GWU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
GWU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 18% |
Students |
GWU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 44% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (3,125 students vs. 839 students)
GWU vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Lees-McRae College?
- Gardner Webb University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($32,470.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at GWU than Lees McRae College ($32,470.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Lees-McRae College ($24,035 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 27.5% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,770 vs. $13,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Gardner Webb University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($24,762 vs. $19,843)
GWU vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Lees-McRae College (80.7%)
GWU vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Lees McRae College (55% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $4,969 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,969)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/