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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Lees McRae College | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1090/1250 | ||
| 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 | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 6% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Old Dominion | ||
| 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Old Dominion?
- Lees McRae College is 265.9% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Old Dominion than Lees McRae College ($26,664.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Lees-McRae College ($16,098 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 10.5% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,200 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 101% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($18,205 vs. $9,058)
Lees-McRae College vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Lees-McRae College .
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Lees McRae College (50% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,500)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($206 vs. $242)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion 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/