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Overview |
Georgetown College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | 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
- Georgetown College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 855 students)
Georgetown College vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Lees-McRae College?
- Georgetown College is 53.3% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Georgetown College than Lees McRae College ($40,610.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Lees-McRae College ($15,152 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 8.8% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,210 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 121.4% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($40,308 vs. $18,205)
Georgetown College vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College .
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Georgetown College vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Lees McRae College (59% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/