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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Allen University | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $383 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Allen University | ||
| 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
- Lees McRae College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 657 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Allen University?
- Lees McRae College is 111.2% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at Lees-McRae College than Allen University ($26,490.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Lees-McRae College ($13,774 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 42.1% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($8,584 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 61.6% larger than aid received Allen University ($18,205 vs. $11,268)
Lees-McRae College vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Lees-McRae College.
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $24,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $17,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $37,119)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($206 vs. $383)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/