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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD FLC| Lees McRae College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | CSU | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 4% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at CSU than Lees McRae College ($29,490.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Lees-McRae College ($17,536 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 8.4% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,250 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 45.1% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($26,417 vs. $18,205)
Lees-McRae College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Lees-McRae College .
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or CSU? 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 CSU and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Lees McRae College (38% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/