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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG NCAT WCU ECU FLC JCSU| Elizabeth City State University | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $28,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $28,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,079 | $13,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,363 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,554 | $19,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,360 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 3,778 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $206 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 18% |
Students |
ECSU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 44% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 839 students)
ECSU vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 2,779% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($28,790.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 475.8% higher at Lees-McRae College than Elizabeth City State University ($28,790.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Lees-McRae College ($7,363 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 51.2% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,079 vs. $13,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 88% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($19,843 vs. $10,554)
ECSU vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than ECSU (70.5%)
ECSU vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Lees McRae College (44% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $3,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $30,700)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,125)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($206 vs. $270)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/