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CofC Liberty University Samford University PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson Union University AU North Greenville University Lipscomb UofSC| Charleston Southern University | Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Lee University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
CSU | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 3,418 students)
CSU vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Lee University?
- Charleston Southern University is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at CSU than Lee University ($29,490.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Lee University ($17,536 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 27.3% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,840 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Lee University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 88.1% larger than aid received Lee University ($26,417 vs. $14,042)
CSU vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 58 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Lee University (72.6%)
CSU vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Charleston Southern University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $37,100)
- Lee University and CSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lee University and CSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/