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Overview |
KSU | Lee University | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,680 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $21,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $21,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $9,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $20,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $14,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
KSU | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 2,150 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 1,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KSU | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 5% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
KSU | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 50% | ||
Campus |
KSU | 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 KSU based on total student enrollment (3,680 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Lee University?
- Lee University is 438.5% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($21,960.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at Lee University than Kennesaw State University ($21,960.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Lee University ($15,451 vs. $20,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 22.8% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($9,340 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lee University than Kennesaw State University (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 176.1% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($14,251 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Kennesaw State University (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/