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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | NCAT | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $299 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or NCAT?
- Lees McRae College is 648.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Lees-McRae College than North Carolina A & T State University ($26,490.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Lees-McRae College ($9,189 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 32.9% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,179 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 80.6% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($18,205 vs. $10,082)
Lees-McRae College vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Lees-McRae College vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Lees McRae College (41% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,000 vs. $29,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($206 vs. $299)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/