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Overview |
BAC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,500 | $28,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,500 | $28,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,056 | $13,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,463 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,098 | $19,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,972 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 2,686 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
BAC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
BAC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 18% |
Students |
BAC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 44% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 839 students)
BAC vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 47.6% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($28,790.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Lees-McRae College than Belmont Abbey College ($28,790.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than Lees-McRae College ($23,463 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 13.9% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($12,056 vs. $13,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 118.1% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($19,843 vs. $9,098)
BAC vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC 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 BAC .
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Lees-McRae College (80.7%)
BAC vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC 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 BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Lees McRae College (38% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/