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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Liberty University Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida| The University of Tampa | Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | Lee University | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UT | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UT | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
UT | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
UT | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 50% | ||
Campus |
UT | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 3,927 students)
UT vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Lee University?
- The University of Tampa is 43% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($30,036.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at UT than Lee University ($30,036.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than UT ($19,726 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 37.6% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($8,840 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 0.1% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($14,042 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or UT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 4 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming UT students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UT (3.5)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT 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 UT.
- The graduation rate at UT is higher than Lee University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $14,700 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $37,100)
- The University of Tampa students graduate with a $1,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($25,557 vs. $27,000)
- UT graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/