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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Chatham | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,790 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,790 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,730 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,843 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 1,443 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 839 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 46.8% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at Chatham than Lees McRae College ($42,250.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Chatham ($26,009 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 4.3% lower than costs at Chatham University ($13,730 vs. $14,324)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 41% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($27,984 vs. $19,843)
Lees-McRae College vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Lees McRae College (60% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Chatham University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Chatham graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Chatham graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/