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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $28,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $28,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $13,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $19,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 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 | Apr 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $206 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 18% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 839 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 46.9% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($28,790.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Lees-McRae College than Tuskegee University ($28,790.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Tuskegee University ($26,009 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 39.5% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,844 vs. $13,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 191.9% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($19,843 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Lees McRae College (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $12,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $32,122)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($206 vs. $332)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/