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FLC JCSU Mount Olive College Brevard College Castleton State College| Lees McRae College | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | UNG | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,790 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,790 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,730 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,843 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 1,443 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $170 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (18,074 students vs. 839 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or UNG?
- Lees McRae College is 603.9% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($28,790.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at Lees-McRae College than University of North Georgia ($28,790.00 vs. $14,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Lees-McRae College ($11,687 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Georgia are 11.5% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($12,310 vs. $13,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 207.4% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($19,843 vs. $6,456)
Lees-McRae College vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than UNG (72.2%)
Lees-McRae College vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or UNG? 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 UNG and Lees-McRae College.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $9,800 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $34,300)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($170 vs. $206)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/