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Overview |
Nichols | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Nichols | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Nichols | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Lees-McRae 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
- Nichols College is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 855 students)
Nichols vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Lees-McRae College?
- Nichols College is 40.2% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Nichols than Lees McRae College ($37,150.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Nichols ($24,108 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 15.7% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,200 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 45.6% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($26,515 vs. $18,205)
Nichols vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Nichols .
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Nichols vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Lees McRae College (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/