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Overview |
Ole Miss | Lee University | ||
| Location | University, MS | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,300 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,072 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,292 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,289 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,720 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 96% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,311 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 21,727 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 |
Ole Miss | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Ole Miss | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 3,927 students)
Ole Miss vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or Lee University?
- Lee University is 131.5% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Ole Miss than Lee University ($26,292.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Lee University ($14,289 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 30% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($8,840 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lee University than University of Mississippi (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 2.3% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($14,042 vs. $13,720)
Ole Miss vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 30 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Ole Miss vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss 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 Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Lee University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $15,600 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $37,100)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Ole Miss 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/