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WSSU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU ECSU Alcorn State University Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG ECU NSU CAU| Lees McRae College | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 7,965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,790 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,790 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,730 | $14,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,843 | $12,449 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 14,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,443 | 12,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 980/1100 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $320 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (7,965 students vs. 839 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or North Carolina Central University?
- Lees McRae College is 672.3% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($28,790.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Lees-McRae College than North Carolina Central University ($28,790.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Lees-McRae College ($13,884 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 7.5% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($13,730 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 59.4% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($19,843 vs. $12,449)
Lees-McRae College vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Lees-McRae College .
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Lees-McRae College (80.7%)
Lees-McRae College vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Lees McRae College (38% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $900 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $31,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($206 vs. $320)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/