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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $201 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Concord University?
- Lees McRae College is 210.2% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Lees-McRae College than Concord University ($26,490.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Lees-McRae College ($8,464 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 20.9% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,090 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 63.7% larger than aid received Concord University ($18,205 vs. $11,120)
Lees-McRae College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Lees-McRae College .
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Concord 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 Concord University and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than Lees McRae College (34% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/