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Overview |
Elon | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $28,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $28,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $13,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $19,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 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 | Jan 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $206 |
Diversity |
Elon | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Elon | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 839 students)
Elon vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Lees-McRae College?
- Elon University is 52.9% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Elon than Lees McRae College ($44,029.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Elon ($26,009 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 5.4% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,730 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 13.2% larger than aid received Elon University ($19,843 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon 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 Elon .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Lees McRae College (82% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/