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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 1,940 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,790 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,790 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,730 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $17,909 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,843 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 3,246 | ||
| Admitted | 1,443 | 3,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1040/1255 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 3% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,940 students vs. 839 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- Lees McRae College is 110.8% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($28,790.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Lees-McRae College than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($28,790.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Lees-McRae College ($17,909 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 11.7% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($12,290 vs. $13,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 82.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($19,843 vs. $10,886)
Lees-McRae College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Lees-McRae College .
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Lees-McRae College (80.7%)
Lees-McRae College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Lees McRae College (59% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $23,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,909 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,909)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($206 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/