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Overview |
Lee University | AU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,680 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,960 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,960 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,340 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,222 | $24,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,251 | $27,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Lee University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,150 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 1,552 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 960/1191 | ||
| 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 |
Lee University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lee University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lee University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | AU | ||
| 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
- Lee University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (3,680 students vs. 1,378 students)
Lee University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or AU?
- Averett University is 74.9% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $21,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at AU than Lee University ($38,400.00 vs. $21,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than AU ($20,222 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 39.4% lower than costs at Averett University ($9,340 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Lee University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 91.4% larger than aid received Lee University ($27,274 vs. $14,251)
Lee University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 175 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at AU (3.07)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than AU (47.8%)
Lee University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or AU? 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 AU and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Averett University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,100)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/