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Overview |
IWU | Lee University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IWU | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 50% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Lee University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Lee University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at IWU than Lee University ($29,684.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than IWU ($19,726 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 13.7% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($8,840 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 43.8% larger than aid received Lee University ($20,194 vs. $14,042)
IWU vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 2 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Lee University (72.6%)
IWU vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Lee University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/