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Liberty University Old Dominion VWC CNU Mason University of Lynchburg JMU William & Mary GCU VCU FLC Howard| Lees McRae College | Regent University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Regent University | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 10,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,790 | $18,986 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,790 | $18,986 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,730 | $7,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $18,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,843 | $12,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 7,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,443 | 2,990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 41.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $256 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (10,168 students vs. 839 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Regent University?
- Lees McRae College is 51.6% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($28,790.00 vs. $18,986.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Lees-McRae College than Regent University ($28,790.00 vs. $18,986.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Lees-McRae College ($18,314 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 79.3% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($7,658 vs. $13,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Regent University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 62.7% larger than aid received Regent University ($19,843 vs. $12,193)
Lees-McRae College vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Regent University (41.2%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Regent 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 Regent University and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Regent University is higher than Lees McRae College (33% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $4,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,812)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($206 vs. $256)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/