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Overview |
GWU | Lee University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
GWU | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 |
GWU | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
GWU | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 50% | ||
Campus |
GWU | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lee University is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Lee University?
- Gardner Webb University is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at GWU than Lee University ($31,220.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than GWU ($19,726 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 21.8% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($8,840 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 71.8% larger than aid received Lee University ($24,130 vs. $14,042)
GWU vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 111 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lee University (3.73)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Lee University (72.6%)
GWU vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or Lee University? 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 Lee University and GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Lee University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,100)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/