Lees-McRae College vs Midway University

Lees-McRae College and Midway University, while sharing some similarities, offer distinct educational experiences. Lees-McRae, nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students to pursue their academic aspirations. Midway, on the other hand, offers a more diverse student body, providing a vibrant and inclusive campus environment. Both institutions excel in different areas of study, with Lees-McRae specializing in business, education, and health professions, while Midway focuses on nursing, social work, and equine studies. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover further distinctions between these two institutions, including graduation rates, tuition fees, and available financial aid options, and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Lees-McRae College	Midway University
Overview
Location	Banner Elk, North Carolina	Midway, Kentucky
Campus setting	Rural: Distant	Rural: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	67.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	59.2%	77.7%
Application fees	$25	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $40
SAT range	1040 - 1240	940 - 1120
ACT range	20 - 26	19 - 24
Students submitting SAT score	17.0%	5.0%
Students submitting ACT score	26.0%	42.0%
Total number of applicants	1,777	1,002
Total number of admissions given out	1,052	779
Admitted students who chose to enroll	247	237
Yield rate	23.5%	30.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$43,040	$41,650
Average net price	$25,894	$22,825
Tuition	$26,490	$24,500
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,400 Meal plan: $6,150	Room/dormitory: $4,400 Meal plan: $4,200
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $18,350	100.0% Average amount $17,974
Students receiving federal student loan	75.0% Average amount $6,664	71.0% Average amount $6,185
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $13,196	8.0% Average amount $8,032

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	872 Men 34.7% Women 65.3%	1,181 Men 33.0% Women 67.0%
Graduate students	1 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	209 Men 31.1% Women 68.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	47.5%	N/A
International students	3.3%	2.7%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Distant	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	680	400
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	North Carolina South Carolina Florida Virginia Georgia	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Health Professions Education Public Administration and Social Service Business	Health Professions Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.4%	58.3%
Dropout rate	18.2%	8.3%
Transferred out	41.4%	33.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,914 Year 2: $63,935 Year 3: $66,973 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,268 Year 2: $44,649 Year 3: $49,738 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,351 Year 2: $34,393 Year 3: $36,519 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,325 Year 2: $28,816 Year 3: $36,175 Zoology/Animal Biology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,174 Year 2: $20,596 Year 3: $25,820 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,560 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $17,244 Year 2: $23,456 Year 3: N/A Human Services, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,980 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $66,244 Year 3: $65,482 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $58,485 Year 2: $52,385 Year 3: $48,420 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,201 Year 2: $45,435 Year 3: $41,350 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,327 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $36,139 Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $33,449 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $33,084 Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $23,680 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,708 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,469 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: N/A

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