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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lees-McRae College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $332 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Claflin 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
- Claflin University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Claflin University?
- Lees McRae College is 60.8% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Lees-McRae College than Claflin University ($26,490.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Lees-McRae College ($19,951 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 28.7% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,480 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 32.8% larger than aid received Claflin University ($18,205 vs. $13,707)
Lees-McRae College vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Lees-McRae College .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Lees McRae College (40% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $30,700)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $12,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $32,184)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($206 vs. $332)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/