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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | KSU | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Lees-McRae College | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | N/A |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 65% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | - | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | KSU | ||
| 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
- Lees McRae College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 0 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or KSU?
- Lees McRae College is 549.6% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at Lees-McRae College than Kennesaw State University ($26,490.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Lees-McRae College ($15,451 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 6.4% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,467 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 252.7% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($18,205 vs. $5,161)
Lees-McRae College vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Lees-McRae College .
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or KSU? 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 KSU and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Lees McRae College (41% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/