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Overview |
Fisher | Lee University | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Fisher | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Fisher | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fisher | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Fisher | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lee University is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 3,621 students)
Fisher vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or Lee University?
- Saint John Fisher College is 75% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Fisher than Lee University ($36,748.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Fisher ($19,726 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 54.6% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($8,840 vs. $13,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 57.8% larger than aid received Lee University ($22,155 vs. $14,042)
Fisher vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 1 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Fisher students have at the same average ACT score (24) as 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 Fisher (3.53)
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Fisher vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Lee University (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $37,100)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/