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FLC JCSU Mount Olive College Brevard College Castleton State College UAPB| Philander Smith College | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $206 |
Diversity |
PSC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
PSC | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 50% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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
- Lees McRae College is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 124.4% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.4% higher at Lees-McRae College than Philander Smith College ($26,490.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Lees-McRae College ($15,634 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 47.9% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($8,250 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 76.5% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($18,205 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
PSC vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than Lees McRae College (31% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $7,500 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $26,800)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $31,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($206 vs. $320)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/