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Overview |
Eastern | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $28,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $28,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $13,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $19,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $206 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Eastern | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 839 students)
Eastern vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 192.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($28,790.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Lees-McRae College than Eastern Kentucky University ($28,790.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Lees-McRae College ($10,852 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 17% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,735 vs. $13,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 73.2% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($19,843 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Lees McRae College (38% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $3,695 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,695)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/