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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 3% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lees McRae College is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 846 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 81.9% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Lees McRae College ($48,188.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($24,108 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 20% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($12,200 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 103% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($36,954 vs. $18,205)
Lees-McRae College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Lees-McRae College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney? 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 HSC- Hampden-Sydney and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Lees McRae College (67% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $19,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/