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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | BYUH | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #415 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $6,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $6,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $8,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $15,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $5,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 1,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 34.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 67.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1023/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $90 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | BYUH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or BYUH?
- Lees McRae College is 323.8% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 323.8% higher at Lees-McRae College than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($26,490.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than Lees-McRae College ($15,835 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 38.2% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($8,828 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Brigham Young University Hawaii (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 229.6% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($18,205 vs. $5,523)
Lees-McRae College vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than BYUH (34.2%)
Lees-McRae College vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or BYUH? 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 BYUH and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at BYUH is higher than Lees McRae College (51% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Hawaii earn on average $14,000 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $34,300)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $11,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($8,759 vs. $20,000)
- BYUH graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($90 vs. $206)
- More BYUH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/