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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | JMU | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $216 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 3% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or JMU?
- Lees McRae College is 244.7% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Lees-McRae College than James Madison University ($26,490.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Lees-McRae College ($18,274 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 1.3% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($12,040 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 80.6% larger than aid received James Madison University ($18,205 vs. $10,081)
Lees-McRae College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Lees-McRae College .
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or JMU? 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 JMU and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Lees McRae College (81% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $26,000 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $899 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,899)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($206 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/