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Boise State Idaho Carroll College FLC JCSU Mount Olive College RMC Brevard College Lake Forest College Castleton State College| The College of Idaho | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
C of I | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
C of I | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
C of I | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 50% | ||
Campus |
C of I | 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
- The College of Idaho is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,082 students vs. 855 students)
C of I vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Lees-McRae College?
- The College of Idaho is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at C of I than Lees McRae College ($33,825.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than Lees-McRae College ($24,075 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 12.8% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,820 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 31.2% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($23,878 vs. $18,205)
C of I vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I 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 C of I .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I 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 C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Lees McRae College (63% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $11,400 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $5,995 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,995)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/