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Overview |
HPU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $28,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $28,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $13,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $19,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
HPU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $206 |
Diversity |
HPU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
HPU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 44% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 839 students)
HPU vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Lees-McRae College?
- High Point University is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at HPU than Lees McRae College ($38,748.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than HPU ($26,009 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 34.5% lower than costs at High Point University ($13,730 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than High Point University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 9.3% larger than aid received High Point University ($19,843 vs. $18,149)
HPU vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU 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 HPU .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than HPU (76.8%)
HPU vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from High Point University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $2,421 lower median federal student loan debt than HPU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,421)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than HPU graduates. ($206 vs. $231)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/