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Overview |
AU | Lee University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | 3,680 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,710 | $21,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,710 | $21,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $9,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,222 | $20,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,586 | $14,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
AU | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,732 | 2,150 | ||
| Admitted | 2,499 | 1,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
AU | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
AU | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 50% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 3,680 students)
AU vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Lee University?
- Anderson University is 49% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $21,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at AU than Lee University ($32,710.00 vs. $21,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than AU ($20,222 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 31.6% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,340 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Lee University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 79.5% larger than aid received Lee University ($25,586 vs. $14,251)
AU vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 10 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming AU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at AU (3.72)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than AU (52.8%)
AU vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Anderson University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $400 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $37,100)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU 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/