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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | AU | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,790 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,790 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,730 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,843 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 1,443 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lees-McRae College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 839 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or AU?
- Anderson University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at AU than Lees McRae College ($32,710.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Lees-McRae College ($22,222 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 11.7% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($12,290 vs. $13,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($25,586 vs. $19,843)
Lees-McRae College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than AU (52.8%)
Lees-McRae College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or AU? 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 AU and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Lees McRae College (48% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,862)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($206 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/