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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Lee University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 |
Arkansas State University | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 3,927 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Lee University?
- Lee University is 204.9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Lee University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($21,000.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Lee University ($12,011 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 14.3% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($8,840 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 25.1% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($14,042 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is the same at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Arkansas State University (3.66)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lee University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/