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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Meredith | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Meredith | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 60.1% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at Meredith than Lees McRae College ($42,420.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Lees-McRae College ($23,259 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 2.8% lower than costs at Meredith College ($12,200 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 63.8% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($29,825 vs. $18,205)
Lees-McRae College vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Lees-McRae College .
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Meredith? 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 Meredith and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Lees McRae College (59% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/