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Overview |
GS | Lee University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
GS | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
GS | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 50% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 3,927 students)
GS vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Lee University?
- Lee University is 380.4% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Lee University than Georgia Southern University ($21,000.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Lee University ($15,352 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 16.7% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($8,840 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lee University than Georgia Southern University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 59.5% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($14,042 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 1 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Lee University (72.6%)
GS vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Georgia Southern University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,100)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS 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/