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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | dallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $19,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $19,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $22,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $12,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 354 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 793/1077 | ||
| 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 | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $28,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $295 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 3% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Dallas Christian 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
- Lees McRae College is larger than than Dallas Christian College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 247 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Dallas Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Dallas Christian College?
- Lees McRae College is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Dallas Christian College for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Lees-McRae College than Dallas Christian College ($26,490.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dallas Christian College than Lees-McRae College ($22,631 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Christian College are 26.8% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,620 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College as Dallas Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 49.6% larger than aid received Dallas Christian College ($18,205 vs. $12,169)
Lees-McRae College vs. Dallas Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Dallas Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dallas Christian College or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than Dallas Christian College (50%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Dallas Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Dallas Christian 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 Dallas Christian College and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Dallas Christian College is higher than Lees McRae College (33% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Dallas Christian College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $8,621 lower median federal student loan debt than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,621)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($206 vs. $295)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dallas Christian College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/