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Overview |
USJ | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,608 | $28,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,608 | $28,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $13,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,558 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,098 | $19,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,778 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 1,416 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1250 | 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 |
USJ | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
USJ | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
USJ | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 44% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,939 students vs. 839 students)
USJ vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Lees-McRae College?
- University of Saint Joseph is 58.4% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($45,608.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.4% higher at USJ than Lees McRae College ($45,608.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than USJ ($26,009 vs. $27,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 1% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($13,590 vs. $13,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than University of Saint Joseph (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 46.6% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($29,098 vs. $19,843)
USJ vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than USJ (79.6%)
USJ vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Lees McRae College (56% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $16,900 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/