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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern FLC| Columbus State University | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Columbus State | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 855 students)
Columbus State vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 506% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Lees-McRae College than Columbus State University ($26,490.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Lees-McRae College ($12,902 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 1% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($12,080 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 99% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($18,205 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State 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 Columbus State .
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Columbus State vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Lees McRae College (31% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/