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Overview |
Lees-McRae College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Banner Elk, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 855 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmc.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Lees-McRae College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,205 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Lees-McRae College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 1,063 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lees-McRae College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lees-McRae College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $191 |
Diversity |
Lees-McRae College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Lees-McRae College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lees-McRae College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 855 students)
Lees-McRae College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lees-McRae College or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at LGCNHS than Lees McRae College ($30,408.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than LGCNHS ($24,108 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 10.9% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,000 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 196.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($18,205 vs. $6,133)
Lees-McRae College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lees-McRae College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Lees-McRae College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Lees-McRae College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lees-McRae College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Lees-McRae College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $17,000 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $34,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $20,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($191 vs. $206)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/