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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC Clemson| Appalachian State University | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $206 |
Diversity |
ASU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
ASU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 50% | ||
Campus |
ASU | 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 855 students)
ASU vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 524.5% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Lees-McRae College than Appalachian State University ($26,490.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Lees-McRae College ($13,084 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 5.3% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,582 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 144.6% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($18,205 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU 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 ASU .
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
ASU vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Lees McRae College (65% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/