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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,282 | 839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,751 | $28,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,188 | $28,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,798 | $13,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,066 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,655 | $19,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,392 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (9,282 students vs. 839 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 229% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($28,790.00 vs. $8,751.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Lees-McRae College than University of Southern Indiana ($28,790.00 vs. $21,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Lees-McRae College ($14,066 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 27.2% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,798 vs. $13,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 159.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($19,843 vs. $7,655)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana 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 University of Southern Indiana .
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Lees-McRae College (80.7%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana 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 University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Indiana is higher than Lees McRae College (34% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Indiana earn on average $4,500 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/