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Liberty University UNF UT Flagler Florida State Samford University UCF FAU USF Main Campus Union University Lynn University Lipscomb| Jacksonville University | Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Lee University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
JU | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
JU | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
JU | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 50% | ||
Campus |
JU | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lee University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Lee University?
- Jacksonville University is 107.2% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.2% higher at JU than Lee University ($43,520.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than JU ($19,726 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 80.8% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($8,840 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Lee University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 127.8% larger than aid received Lee University ($31,988 vs. $14,042)
JU vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or JU .
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at JU (3.61)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Jacksonville University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $37,100)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/