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Overview |
Shorter | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $206 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Shorter | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shorter University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 855 students)
Shorter vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Lees-McRae College than Shorter University ($26,490.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Lees-McRae College ($13,490 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 29.8% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,400 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($20,057 vs. $18,205)
Shorter vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter 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 Shorter .
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Shorter vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Lees McRae College (47% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $8,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,418)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($206 vs. $293)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/