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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 982/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $175 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| 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
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lees McRae College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Lees-McRae College than Lincoln Memorial University ($26,490.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Lees-McRae College ($19,162 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 10.2% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,070 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($19,105 vs. $18,205)
Lees-McRae College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Lincoln Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Memorial University or Lees-McRae College .
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Lincoln Memorial 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 Lincoln Memorial University and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Lees McRae College (49% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $34,300)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $2,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($175 vs. $206)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/