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Overview |
AUM | Lee University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
AUM | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
AUM | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
AUM | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 50% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 3,927 students)
AUM vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Lee University?
- Lee University is 155.1% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Lee University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($21,000.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Lee University ($13,163 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 20% lower than costs at Lee University ($7,368 vs. $8,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Lee University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 102.5% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($14,042 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 98 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Lee University (72.6%)
AUM vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $800 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,100)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $4,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $27,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/