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FLC Georgia State JCSU Mount Olive College Ogelthorpe Brevard College Castleton State College Bob Jones University| Agnes Scott College | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | 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
- Agnes Scott College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,114 students vs. 855 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Lees-McRae College?
- Agnes Scott College is 71.6% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at Agnes Scott College than Lees McRae College ($45,456.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Agnes Scott College ($24,108 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 9.6% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($12,200 vs. $13,375)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 88.2% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($34,267 vs. $18,205)
Agnes Scott College vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College 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 Agnes Scott College .
- Agnes Scott College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College 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 Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Lees McRae College (65% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Agnes Scott College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Agnes Scott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/