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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 3,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| 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) | $28,790 | $28,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,790 | $28,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,730 | $10,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $16,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,843 | $22,579 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 1,958 | ||
| Admitted | 1,443 | 1,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 70% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 973/1193 | ||
| 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 | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 31% | ||
| 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 | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 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 (3,196 students vs. 839 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Lees McRae College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Trevecca Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($28,790.00 vs. $28,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Lees-McRae College than Trevecca Nazarene University ($28,790.00 vs. $28,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trevecca Nazarene University than Lees-McRae College ($16,222 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trevecca Nazarene University are 35.3% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,150 vs. $13,730)
- 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 13.8% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($22,579 vs. $19,843)
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 .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Trevecca Nazarene University (70%)
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/