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Overview |
Springfield College | Lee University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Springfield College | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | 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 Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Lee University?
- Springfield College is 95.8% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at Springfield College than Lee University ($41,128.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Springfield College ($19,726 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 55.2% lower than costs at Springfield College ($8,840 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 102.1% larger than aid received Lee University ($28,376 vs. $14,042)
Springfield College vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 46 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Springfield College vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College 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 Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Lee University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $37,100)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/