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Marymount University Saint Thomas Aquinas College Iona College College of Mount Saint Vincent Hartwick College FLC Centenary University JCSU University at Albany- SUNY Mount Olive College State University of New York at New Paltz Mercy| Mount Saint Mary College | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,820 | $28,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,820 | $28,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,820 | $13,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,588 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,222 | $19,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,229 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 1,838 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1255 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Mount Saint Mary College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 18% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| 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
- Mount Saint Mary College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 839 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or Lees-McRae College?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Lees McRae College ($39,820.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than Lees-McRae College ($24,588 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 37.1% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($13,730 vs. $18,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 37.2% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($27,222 vs. $19,843)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Mount Saint Mary College .
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than Lees-McRae College (80.7%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College or Lees-McRae College? 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 Lees-McRae College and Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary College is higher than Lees McRae College (55% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/