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Overview |
Delta State University | Lee University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Delta State University | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Delta State University | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $279 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Delta State University | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lee University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 2,556 students)
Delta State University vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or Lee University?
- Lee University is 149% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149% higher at Lee University than Delta State University ($21,000.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than Lee University ($14,138 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 6.3% lower than costs at Lee University ($8,317 vs. $8,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than Lee University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 62.7% larger than aid received Delta State University ($14,042 vs. $8,631)
Delta State University vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta 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 Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 118 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Delta State University vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta 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 Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Delta State University (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Delta State University earn on average $600 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $37,100)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $7,732 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($19,268 vs. $27,000)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($199 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/