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Overview |
Lee University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,927 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,000 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,840 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,726 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,042 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Lee University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,014 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lee University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Lee University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 3,059 students)
Lee University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 49.5% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at University of Charleston than Lee University ($31,400.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than University of Charleston ($19,726 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 15.4% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($8,840 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 59.7% larger than aid received Lee University ($22,422 vs. $14,042)
Lee University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 94 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Lee University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Lee University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $8,100 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,100)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/