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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $276 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 13% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Erskine College | ||
| 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
- Erskine College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 30% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Erskine College than Lees McRae College ($34,435.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Erskine College ($24,108 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 2% lower than costs at Erskine College ($12,200 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Erskine College ($18,205 vs. $16,834)
Lees-McRae College vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Erskine 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 Erskine College and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Lees McRae College (55% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,750)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($206 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/