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Overview |
Lee College | South Plains College | ||
| Location | Baytown, TX | Levelland, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,807 | 8,580 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lee.edu | southplainscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee College | South Plains College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,416 | $696 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,552 | $2,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,018 | $4,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,284 | $6,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,607 | $5,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Lee College | South Plains College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Lee College | South Plains College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee College | South Plains College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,125 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $84 | $108 |
Diversity |
Lee College | South Plains College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Lee College | South Plains College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Lee College | South Plains College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Plains College is larger than than Lee College based on total student enrollment (8,580 students vs. 7,807 students)
Lee College vs. South Plains College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee College or South Plains College?
- Lee College is 22% more expensive to attend than South Plains College for in-state tuition ($3,132.00 vs. $2,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Lee College than South Plains College ($3,552.00 vs. $2,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Plains College than Lee College ($6,470 vs. $8,284)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Plains College are 36.2% lower than costs at Lee College ($4,418 vs. $6,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lee College than South Plains College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Plains College students is 60.6% larger than aid received Lee College ($5,794 vs. $3,607)
Which college is harder to get into, Lee College or South Plains College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Plains College or Lee College .
Lee College vs. South Plains College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee College or South Plains College? 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 South Plains College and Lee College.
- Graduates from Lee College earn on average $100 more per year than South Plains College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $39,300)
- Lee College students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than South Plains College graduates. ($8,125 vs. $10,500)
- Lee College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than South Plains College graduates. ($84 vs. $108)
- More South Plains College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/