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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon USC Beaufort Furman Winthrop University Citadel Military College of South Carolina Auburn ASU UNCW| Lees McRae College | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | CofC | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,790 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,790 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,730 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,843 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 1,443 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 839 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or CofC?
- Lees McRae College is 130% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($28,790.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at CofC than Lees McRae College ($36,398.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Lees-McRae College ($20,806 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 2.2% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($13,730 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than College of Charleston (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 102.3% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($19,843 vs. $9,811)
Lees-McRae College vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than CofC (72%)
Lees-McRae College vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or CofC? 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 CofC and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Lees McRae College (63% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $11,900 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More CofC 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/