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Overview |
CBU | Lee University | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,612 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,964 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
CBU | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 877 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 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 |
CBU | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CBU | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
CBU | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CBU | 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 1,934 students)
CBU vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or Lee University?
- Christian Brothers University is 69.1% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at CBU than Lee University ($35,520.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Lee University ($18,612 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 15.6% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($8,840 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 92% larger than aid received Lee University ($26,964 vs. $14,042)
CBU vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or CBU .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 17 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming CBU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Lee University (72.6%)
CBU vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU 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 CBU.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Lee University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,100)
- Lee University and CBU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lee University and CBU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/