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Overview |
Thomas University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 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 |
Thomas University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $206 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 18% |
Students |
Thomas University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 855 students)
Thomas University vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 145.3% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.3% higher at Lees-McRae College than Thomas University ($26,490.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Lees-McRae College ($12,557 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 73.3% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($7,040 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 122.6% larger than aid received Thomas University ($18,205 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University 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 Thomas University .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University 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 Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Lees-McRae College is higher than Thomas University (24% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $620 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,620)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas University graduates. ($206 vs. $213)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/