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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | NC State | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 37,323 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,790 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,790 | $29,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,730 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,843 | $11,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 40,049 | ||
| Admitted | 1,443 | 15,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $214 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | NC State | ||
| 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 839 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or NC State?
- Lees McRae College is 340.6% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($28,790.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at NC State than Lees McRae College ($29,407.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Lees-McRae College ($14,860 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 0.1% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($13,719 vs. $13,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 68% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($19,843 vs. $11,811)
Lees-McRae College vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than NC State (39.8%)
Lees-McRae College vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or NC State? 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 NC State and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Lees McRae College (72% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $22,900 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $782 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,782)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($206 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/