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FLC JCSU Mount Olive College Kentucky Murray State University Brevard College Campbellsville University IWU Castleton State College| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 |
KWC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $206 |
Diversity |
KWC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 18% |
Students |
KWC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 50% | ||
Campus |
KWC | 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
- Lees McRae College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Lees-McRae College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at KWC than Lees McRae College ($30,040.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Lees-McRae College ($20,735 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 9.2% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,175 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($20,036 vs. $18,205)
KWC vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC 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 KWC .
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
KWC vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC 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 KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Lees McRae College (44% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $2,907 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,907)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($206 vs. $236)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/