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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $289 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Ferrum 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 Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Ferrum College than Lees McRae College ($37,400.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Ferrum College ($24,108 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 8.4% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($12,200 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 46% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($26,580 vs. $18,205)
Lees-McRae College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Lees-McRae College .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than Lees McRae College (31% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($206 vs. $289)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/