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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lees-McRae College | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $249 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 31% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Liberty University?
- Lees McRae College is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Lees-McRae College than Liberty University ($26,490.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Liberty University ($24,108 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 1.2% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,200 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 46% larger than aid received Liberty University ($18,205 vs. $12,471)
Lees-McRae College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Lees-McRae College .
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than Lees McRae College (47% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Liberty University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $4,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,166)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($206 vs. $249)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/