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Overview |
Brevard College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 759 | 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 | brevard.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,220 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,027 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brevard College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,206 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 880 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | 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 |
Brevard College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
Brevard College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Brevard 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
- Lees McRae College is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 759 students)
Brevard College vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or Lees-McRae College?
- Brevard College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Brevard College than Lees McRae College ($28,400.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Brevard College ($24,108 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 1.6% lower than costs at Brevard College ($12,200 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brevard College students is 10% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($20,027 vs. $18,205)
Brevard College vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard 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 Brevard College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Brevard College vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard 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 Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at Brevard College is higher than Lees McRae College (35% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $32,100)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brevard College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Brevard College graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/