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Overview |
FLC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
FLC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 |
FLC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $206 |
Diversity |
FLC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
FLC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 50% | ||
Campus |
FLC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Lewis College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (3,400 students vs. 855 students)
FLC vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 267.9% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Lees-McRae College than Fort Lewis College ($26,490.00 vs. $17,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than Lees-McRae College ($15,685 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 2.9% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($12,200 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Fort Lewis College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 28.1% larger than aid received Fort Lewis College ($18,205 vs. $14,215)
FLC vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC 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 FLC .
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
FLC vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC 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 FLC.
- The graduation rate at FLC is higher than Lees McRae College (37% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Fort Lewis College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $34,300)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- FLC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/