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Overview |
Lee University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,927 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,000 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,840 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,726 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,042 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Lee University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,014 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Lee University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Lee University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Lee University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 3,470 students)
Lee University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 137.6% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.6% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Lee University ($49,886.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($19,726 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 57% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($8,840 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Lee University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 176.2% larger than aid received Lee University ($38,787 vs. $14,042)
Lee University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 47 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Lee University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Lee University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $37,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/