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Kentucky Liberty University WKU WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU Samford University UC Tennessee Purdue| University of Louisville | Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | Lee University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Louisville | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Louisville | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 3,927 students)
Louisville vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Lee University?
- Lee University is 70.4% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Louisville than Lee University ($28,670.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Lee University ($19,327 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 20.7% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($8,840 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Lee University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 14.9% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($14,042 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 71 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Louisville vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Lee University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $8,100 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,100)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/