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Overview |
CofC | Lee University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,729 | 3,680 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $21,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,398 | $21,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,032 | $9,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,806 | $20,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,811 | $14,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
CofC | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,683 | 2,150 | ||
| Admitted | 19,212 | 1,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CofC | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
CofC | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
CofC | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 3,680 students)
CofC vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Lee University?
- Lee University is 75.4% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($21,960.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at CofC than Lee University ($36,398.00 vs. $21,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than CofC ($20,222 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 50.2% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($9,340 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lee University than College of Charleston (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 45.3% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($14,251 vs. $9,811)
CofC vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 53 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Lee University (3.73)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than CofC (72%)
CofC vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Lee University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $9,100 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $37,100)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC 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/