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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Northern Kentucky University | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $206 |
Diversity |
NKU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
NKU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 50% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 855 students)
NKU vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 159.5% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Lees-McRae College than Northern Kentucky University ($26,490.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Lees-McRae College ($7,259 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 8.5% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,248 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 61.5% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($18,205 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU 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 NKU .
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
NKU vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Lees McRae College (37% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $4,950 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,950)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($206 vs. $257)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU 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/