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Overview |
Transylvania University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $28,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $28,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $13,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $19,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | 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
- Transylvania University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,022 students vs. 839 students)
Transylvania University vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Lees-McRae College?
- Transylvania University is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Transylvania University than Lees McRae College ($43,160.00 vs. $28,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Lees-McRae College ($25,634 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 3.4% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($13,730 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 67.1% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($33,159 vs. $19,843)
Transylvania University vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania 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 Transylvania University .
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Lees-McRae College (80.7%)
Transylvania University vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania 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 Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Lees McRae College (70% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/