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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke FLC| Fayetteville State University | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 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 |
Fayetteville State University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $206 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 855 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 2,549% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 429.8% higher at Lees-McRae College than Fayetteville State University ($26,490.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Lees-McRae College ($6,355 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 29.2% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,440 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 81.1% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($18,205 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University 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 Fayetteville State University .
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University 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 Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Lees McRae College (31% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $32,500)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $2,161 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,161)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($206 vs. $229)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/