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Overview |
PC | Lee University | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
PC | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
PC | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
PC | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 50% | ||
Campus |
PC | Lee 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
- Lee University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Lee University?
- Presbyterian College is 85.7% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at PC than Lee University ($38,990.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than PC ($19,726 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 27.8% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,840 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 144.8% larger than aid received Lee University ($34,379 vs. $14,042)
PC vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or PC .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 6 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming PC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at PC (3.6)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or Lee 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 Lee University and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Lee University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $37,100)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/