Lees-McRae College vs Brevard College

Lees-McRae College and Brevard College, both nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, offer distinct educational experiences. Lees-McRae, with an acceptance rate of 68%, welcomes a diverse student body, while Brevard, with a slightly lower acceptance rate of 65%, fosters a close-knit community. While both institutions excel in liberal arts and sciences, Lees-McRae is renowned for its strong programs in outdoor recreation and environmental studies, while Brevard shines in music and performing arts. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique offerings, including popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Brevard College	Lees-McRae College
Overview
Location	Brevard, North Carolina	Banner Elk, North Carolina
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Rural: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	67.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	44.7%	59.2%
Application fees		$25
SAT range	N/A	1040 - 1240
ACT range	N/A	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		17.0%
Students submitting ACT score		26.0%
Total number of applicants	2,232	1,777
Total number of admissions given out	998	1,052
Admitted students who chose to enroll	217	247
Yield rate	21.7%	23.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$40,000	$43,040
Average net price	$21,305	$25,894
Tuition	$28,400	$26,490
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,090 Meal plan: $2,310	Room/dormitory: $5,400 Meal plan: $6,150
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $21,744	100.0% Average amount $18,350
Students receiving federal student loan	78.0% Average amount $5,350	75.0% Average amount $6,664
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $12,987	6.0% Average amount $13,196

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	770 Men 58.8% Women 41.2%	872 Men 34.7% Women 65.3%
Graduate students	10 Men 50.0% Women 50.0%	1 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	48.1%	47.5%
International students	2.7%	3.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	757	680
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	North Carolina South Carolina Florida Georgia Tennessee	North Carolina South Carolina Florida Virginia Georgia

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Visual & Performing Arts Natural Resources and Conservation Health Professions	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Health Professions Education Public Administration and Social Service Business
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	32.3%	40.4%
Dropout rate	67.7%	18.2%
Transferred out	N/A	41.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,424 Year 2: $32,391 Year 3: $30,601 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,894 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,209 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,206 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,914 Year 2: $63,935 Year 3: $66,973 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,268 Year 2: $44,649 Year 3: $49,738 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,351 Year 2: $34,393 Year 3: $36,519 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,325 Year 2: $28,816 Year 3: $36,175 Zoology/Animal Biology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,174 Year 2: $20,596 Year 3: $25,820 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,560 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $17,244 Year 2: $23,456 Year 3: N/A Human Services, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,980 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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