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Franciscan Nova FGCU UT BAC Florida Southern FLC JCSU Flagler Mount Olive College University of St Thomas Brevard College| Lees McRae College | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | AMU | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #598 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Lees-McRae College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $231 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 13% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | AMU | ||
| 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
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or AMU?
- Lees McRae College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Lees-McRae College than Ave Maria University ($26,490.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Lees-McRae College ($21,078 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 9.9% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($12,200 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 17.2% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($21,341 vs. $18,205)
Lees-McRae College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than AMU (44.2%)
Lees-McRae College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or AMU? 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 AMU and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at AMU is higher than Lees McRae College (41% vs. 24%)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $2,428 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,428)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($206 vs. $231)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/