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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary FLC CAU Fort Valley State University| Johnson C Smith University | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $206 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 18% |
Students |
JCSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 50% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 855 students)
JCSU vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 51.6% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Lees-McRae College than Johnson C Smith University ($26,490.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Lees-McRae College ($20,045 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 71.8% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($7,100 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 41% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($18,205 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU 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 JCSU .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Lees McRae College (37% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $4,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $30,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $12,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $32,050)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($206 vs. $331)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/