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JCSU FLC Mount Olive College Brevard College Shaw University Castleton State College Savannah State University| Lees McRae College | Livingstone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | Livingstone College | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Salisbury, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | livingstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | Livingstone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $15,917 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $15,917 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $6,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $15,914 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $12,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | Livingstone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 4,074 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 2,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 63.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 800/960 | ||
| 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 | Livingstone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | Livingstone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $24,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $434 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | Livingstone College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 17% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | Livingstone College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | Livingstone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Livingstone College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 839 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. Livingstone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or Livingstone College?
- Lees McRae College is 66.4% more expensive to attend than Livingstone College for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Lees-McRae College than Livingstone College ($26,490.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Livingstone College than Lees-McRae College ($15,914 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Livingstone College are 79.6% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($6,794 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Livingstone College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 45.6% larger than aid received Livingstone College ($18,205 vs. $12,500)
Lees-McRae College vs. Livingstone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or Livingstone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Livingstone College or Lees-McRae College .
- Livingstone College has a higher acceptance rate (63.8%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Lees-McRae College vs. Livingstone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or Livingstone 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 Livingstone College and Lees-McRae College.
- The graduation rate at Livingstone College is higher than Lees McRae College (28% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Livingstone College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $24,200)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $22,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Livingstone College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $42,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $228 less per month on federal student loans than Livingstone College graduates. ($206 vs. $434)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Livingstone College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/