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Liberty University Samford University Union University Lipscomb Johnson University IU Southeast Bryan College AUM AU Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion| Indiana University East | Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Lee University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 3,680 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $21,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $21,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $9,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $20,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $14,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 94% |
Admission |
IU East | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 2,150 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 1,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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 | Aug 18, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IU East | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 50% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lee University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (3,680 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Lee University?
- Lee University is 193.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($21,960.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Lee University than Indiana University East ($21,960.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Lee University ($9,484 vs. $20,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 9.7% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($9,340 vs. $10,244)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lee University than Indiana University East (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 87.5% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($14,251 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 127 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Indiana University East (49% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Lee University earn on average $4,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/