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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Lees McRae College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | SU | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 13% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at SU than Lees McRae College ($33,790.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than SU ($24,108 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 8.6% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,230 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($23,467 vs. $18,205)
Lees-McRae College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Lees-McRae College .
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or SU? 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 SU and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Lees McRae College (45% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/