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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 3,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #529 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | trevecca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $16,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $21,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 1,658 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $193 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 6% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| 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
- Trevecca Nazarene University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (3,327 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Trevecca Nazarene University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Trevecca Nazarene University than Lees McRae College ($27,300.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trevecca Nazarene University than Lees-McRae College ($16,080 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trevecca Nazarene University are 23.2% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,900 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College as Trevecca Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trevecca Nazarene University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($21,013 vs. $18,205)
Lees-McRae College vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or Lees-McRae College .
- Trevecca Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Trevecca Nazarene 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Trevecca Nazarene University is higher than Lees McRae College (55% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Trevecca Nazarene University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $34,300)
- Trevecca Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/