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Overview |
Utica College | Lee University | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Utica College | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 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 |
Utica College | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Utica College | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | 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 Utica College based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 3,861 students)
Utica College vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Lee University?
- Utica College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Utica College than Lee University ($23,208.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Utica College ($19,726 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 43.3% lower than costs at Utica College ($8,840 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Lee University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Utica College ($14,042 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Utica College vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica 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 Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Utica College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,100)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College 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/