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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | UTC | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $214 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or UTC?
- Lees McRae College is 231.5% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Lees-McRae College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($26,490.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Lees-McRae College ($14,417 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 28.4% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,500 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 95.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($18,205 vs. $9,309)
Lees-McRae College vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Lees-McRae College .
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or UTC? 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 UTC and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than Lees McRae College (39% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $6,300 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $792 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,792)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($206 vs. $214)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/