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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | WVU | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $248 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or WVU?
- Lees McRae College is 183% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at WVU than Lees McRae College ($26,568.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Lees-McRae College ($12,202 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 5% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,618 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 55.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($18,205 vs. $11,685)
Lees-McRae College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Lees-McRae College .
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or WVU? 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 WVU and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Lees McRae College (57% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $4,001 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,001)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/