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Overview |
Lee University | Union University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,927 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,000 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,840 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,726 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,042 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Lee University | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,014 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Lee University | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Lee University | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 2,731 students)
Lee University vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or Union University?
- Union University is 69% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at Union University than Lee University ($35,500.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Union University ($19,726 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 21.5% lower than costs at Union University ($8,840 vs. $10,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 103.1% larger than aid received Lee University ($28,520 vs. $14,042)
Lee University vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 75 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Union University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lee University (3.73)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Union University (52.6%)
Lee University vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or Union 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 Union University and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than Lee University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $37,100)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/