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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Lander University | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 4% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Lander University | ||
| 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
- Lander University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Lander University?
- Lees McRae College is 147.6% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Lees-McRae College than Lander University ($26,490.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Lees-McRae College ($15,524 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 14% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,700 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 69.1% larger than aid received Lander University ($18,205 vs. $10,763)
Lees-McRae College vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Lees-McRae College .
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Lander University? 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 Lander University and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Lees McRae College (37% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/