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Overview |
Lee University | Baylor | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,680 | 20,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,960 | $54,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,960 | $54,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,340 | $14,235 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,222 | $49,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,251 | $20,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Lee University | Baylor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,150 | 39,735 | ||
| Admitted | 1,552 | 20,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.6% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lee University | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lee University | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lee University | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | Baylor | ||
| 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
- Baylor University is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (20,824 students vs. 3,680 students)
Lee University vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or Baylor?
- Baylor University is 149.7% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $21,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.7% higher at Baylor than Lee University ($54,844.00 vs. $21,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Baylor ($20,222 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 52.4% lower than costs at Baylor University ($9,340 vs. $14,235)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than Lee University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 43.2% larger than aid received Lee University ($20,409 vs. $14,251)
Lee University vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 151 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lee University (3.73)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Baylor (51%)
Lee University vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or Baylor? 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 Baylor and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Lee University (72% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $37,100)
- Baylor University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Baylor graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/