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Overview |
Howard | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $28,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $28,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $13,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $19,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Howard | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Howard | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 839 students)
Howard vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Lees-McRae College?
- Howard University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Howard than Lees McRae College ($32,878.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Howard ($26,009 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 20% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,730 vs. $16,474)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 8% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($21,422 vs. $19,843)
Howard vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Lees McRae College (63% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $17,500 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/