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Harding University Abilene Christian University ORU FLC Oklahoma City University JCSU OBU Mount Olive College Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD Brevard College| Lees McRae College | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | OC | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $244 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | OC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | OC | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or OC?
- Lees McRae College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Lees-McRae College than Oklahoma Christian University ($26,490.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Lees-McRae College ($20,237 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 47.3% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($8,280 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 3.4% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($18,205 vs. $17,601)
Lees-McRae College vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Lees-McRae College .
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or OC? 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 OC and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than Lees McRae College (45% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $3,652 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,652)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($206 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/