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Overview |
Lee University | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,927 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,000 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,840 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,726 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,042 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
Lee University | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,014 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lee University | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Lee University | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Lee University | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 3,927 students)
Lee University vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or Tennessee?
- Lee University is 85.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Tennessee than Lee University ($29,522.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Tennessee ($19,726 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 37.4% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($8,840 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lee University than The University of Tennessee (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 32.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($14,042 vs. $10,593)
Lee University vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 126 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Lee University vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Lee University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $19,200 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $37,100)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/