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Overview |
HPU | Lee University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
HPU | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
HPU | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
HPU | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 50% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 3,927 students)
HPU vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Lee University?
- High Point University is 74.5% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.5% higher at HPU than Lee University ($36,636.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than HPU ($19,726 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 86.9% lower than costs at High Point University ($8,840 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lee University than High Point University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 34.8% larger than aid received Lee University ($18,930 vs. $14,042)
HPU vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 25 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming HPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Lee University (72.6%)
HPU vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from High Point University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,100)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/