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Overview |
Thomas More | Lee University | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Thomas More | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 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 |
Thomas More | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Thomas More | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | 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 Thomas More based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or Lee University?
- Thomas More University is 62.2% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Thomas More than Lee University ($34,060.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Thomas More ($19,726 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 13.3% lower than costs at Thomas More University ($8,840 vs. $10,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 69.7% larger than aid received Lee University ($23,834 vs. $14,042)
Thomas More vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 72 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Thomas More vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More 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 Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Lee University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $37,100)
- Lee University and Thomas More graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lee University and Thomas More graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/