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FLC Michigan Mount Olive College JCSU Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Brevard College Ringling College of Art and Design Kendall College Castleton State College UM-Dearborn SCAD| College for Creative Studies | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CCS | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
CCS | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 18% |
Students |
CCS | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CCS | 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
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 855 students)
CCS vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Lees-McRae College?
- College for Creative Studies is 81.3% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at CCS than Lees McRae College ($48,030.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than CCS ($24,108 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 37.9% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($8,850 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 33.5% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($24,307 vs. $18,205)
CCS vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS 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 CCS .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS 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 CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Lees McRae College (57% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $11,800 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/