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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lees-McRae College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $286 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 3% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Cedar Crest 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 62.5% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than Lees McRae College ($43,043.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Lees-McRae College ($23,500 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 4.3% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,200 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 78.1% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($32,415 vs. $18,205)
Lees-McRae College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Lees-McRae College .
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Lees McRae College (50% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,750)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($206 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/