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Regent University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason Samford University GCU William & Mary Tennessee Campbell University Virginia Tech| Lee University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lee University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,927 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,000 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,840 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,726 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,042 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Lee University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,014 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lee University | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Lee University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 31% |
Students |
Lee University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | Liberty 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 3,927 students)
Lee University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Liberty University than Lee University ($21,374.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Liberty University ($19,726 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 39.7% lower than costs at Liberty University ($8,840 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Lee University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Liberty University ($14,042 vs. $12,471)
Lee University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 18 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Lee University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Lee University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Liberty University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Liberty University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University 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 Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/