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Overview |
Samford University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Samford University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Samford University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Samford University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 855 students)
Samford University vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Lees-McRae College?
- Samford University is 35% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Samford University than Lees McRae College ($35,750.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Samford University ($24,108 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 8.3% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,264 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($20,711 vs. $18,205)
Samford University vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Samford University .
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Samford University vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University or Lees-McRae College? 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 Lees-McRae College and Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Lees McRae College (70% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $23,100 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/