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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 975 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,153 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,163 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,019 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1280 | 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 |
Birmingham Southern College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $206 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Birmingham Southern College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (975 students vs. 855 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Birmingham Southern College for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Lees-McRae College than Birmingham Southern College ($26,490.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Birmingham Southern College than Lees-McRae College ($21,153 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 14.8% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($12,200 vs. $14,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 28.5% larger than aid received Birmingham Southern College ($18,205 vs. $14,163)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern College 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 Birmingham Southern College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than Birmingham Southern College (57.2%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern College 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 Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at Birmingham Southern College is higher than Lees McRae College (62% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Birmingham Southern College earn on average $16,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,850)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($206 vs. $277)
- More Birmingham Southern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/