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University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson PC FLC JCSU Mount Olive College Brevard College BAC Castleton State College Coastal Carolina| Lees McRae College | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Converse College | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1020/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 10% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Converse College | ||
| 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
- Converse College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Converse College?
- Lees McRae College is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Lees-McRae College than Converse College ($26,490.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Lees-McRae College ($19,653 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 3.8% lower than costs at Converse College ($12,200 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 21.7% larger than aid received Converse College ($18,205 vs. $14,959)
Lees-McRae College vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Converse 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 Converse College and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Lees McRae College (60% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $33,000)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,952)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($206 vs. $278)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/