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Overview |
Kentucky | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $206 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
Kentucky | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 855 students)
Kentucky vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 130.4% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Kentucky than Lees McRae College ($30,913.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Lees-McRae College ($18,693 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 20.3% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,200 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 29% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($18,205 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Kentucky vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Lees McRae College (59% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $16,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,750)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($206 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/