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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | CU | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Lees-McRae College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $224 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 16% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or CU?
- Lees McRae College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Lees-McRae College than Cumberland University ($26,490.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Lees-McRae College ($18,528 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 35.7% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($8,990 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($22,145 vs. $18,205)
Lees-McRae College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Lees-McRae College .
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or CU? 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 CU and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than Lees McRae College (34% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than CU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,729)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CU graduates. ($206 vs. $224)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/