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Overview |
Stephens College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stephens College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stephens College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Stephens College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Lees-McRae College than Stephens College ($26,490.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Stephens College ($24,108 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 6.2% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($11,488 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 17.3% larger than aid received Stephens College ($18,205 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College 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 Stephens College .
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (64.2%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Stephens College vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College 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 Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Lees McRae College (55% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Stephens College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/