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Overview |
Fisher College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | 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 |
Fisher College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $206 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 18% |
Students |
Fisher College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 855 students)
Fisher College vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Lees-McRae College?
- Fisher College is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Fisher College than Lees McRae College ($33,150.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Fisher College ($24,108 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 42.1% lower than costs at Fisher College ($12,200 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 39.6% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($25,406 vs. $18,205)
Fisher College vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher 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 Fisher College .
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Fisher College vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Lees McRae College (48% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Fisher College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $34,300)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $813 lower median federal student loan debt than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($19,187 vs. $20,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($198 vs. $206)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/