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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG USC Aiken| Lees McRae College | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lees-McRae College | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Winthrop 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
- Winthrop University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Winthrop University?
- Lees McRae College is 73.1% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Winthrop University than Lees McRae College ($29,636.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Lees-McRae College ($17,008 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 16.3% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,488 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 40.5% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($18,205 vs. $12,961)
Lees-McRae College vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Lees-McRae College .
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Winthrop 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 Winthrop University and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Lees McRae College (58% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/