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WKU Liberty University NKU Kentucky Samford University Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College Union University ETSU Murray State University Lipscomb| Eastern Kentucky University | Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Lee University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 3,927 students)
Eastern vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Lee University?
- Lee University is 120% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Lee University than Eastern Kentucky University ($21,000.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Lee University ($10,806 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 17.2% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,840 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Lee University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 32.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($14,042 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 60 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $800 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,100)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/