Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte vs Lees-McRae
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Johnson & Wales University-CharlotteCharlotte, NCCatholic life on campusLees-McRae CollegeBanner Elk, NCCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has the higher graduation rate: 49% against 42% at Lees-McRae.
- Median debt is lower at Lees-McRae: $17,375, against $26,000 at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Charlotte, NC
Banner Elk, NC
Setting
City
Rural
Students
1,128
839
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
80%
77%
Average SAT
1007
ACT middle 50%
16–23
Graduation rate
49%
42%
First-year retention
72%
69%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$27,426
$28,340
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$23,414
$23,030
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$24,568
$22,733
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$25,109
$25,905
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$30,117
$28,854
Net price, over $110,000 income
$33,680
$33,664
Median debt
$26,000
$17,375
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$43,418
$43,415
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.