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Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Mason VCU William & Mary Old Dominion UVA FLC CNU| Lees McRae College | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | VMI | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,512 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or VMI?
- Lees McRae College is 170.8% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at VMI than Lees McRae College ($39,590.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Lees-McRae College ($18,129 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 14.3% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,674 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 5% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($19,111 vs. $18,205)
Lees-McRae College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Lees-McRae College .
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or VMI? 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 VMI and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Lees McRae College (69% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $27,800 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/