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Overview |
USJ | Lee University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
USJ | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
USJ | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 50% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lee University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Lee University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 100.2% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.2% higher at USJ than Lee University ($42,050.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than USJ ($19,726 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 49.8% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($8,840 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 101.6% larger than aid received Lee University ($28,311 vs. $14,042)
USJ vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 156 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Lee University (72.6%)
USJ vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Lee University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $14,100 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $37,100)
- Lee University and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lee University and USJ graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/