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Overview |
Curry College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,994 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $28,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $28,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,600 | $13,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,367 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,376 | $19,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,903 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 6,354 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 18% |
Students |
Curry College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,994 students vs. 839 students)
Curry College vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Lees-McRae College?
- Curry College is 51.7% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($43,670.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at Curry College than Lees McRae College ($43,670.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Curry College ($26,009 vs. $30,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 28.2% lower than costs at Curry College ($13,730 vs. $17,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Curry College as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 58.1% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($31,376 vs. $19,843)
Curry College vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry 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 Curry College .
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Lees-McRae College (80.7%)
Curry College vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Lees McRae College (48% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $16,400 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/