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Overview |
Eastern University | Lee University | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern University | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 3,927 students)
Eastern University vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Lee University?
- Eastern University is 70.8% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Eastern University than Lee University ($35,864.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Eastern University ($19,726 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 40.5% lower than costs at Eastern University ($8,840 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 81.9% larger than aid received Lee University ($25,542 vs. $14,042)
Eastern University vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 62 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Lee University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $37,100)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/