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Overview |
Lee University | HBU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,927 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,000 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,840 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,726 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,042 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Lee University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,014 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Lee University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Lee University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,927 students)
Lee University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 63.1% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at HBU than Lee University ($34,250.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Lee University ($19,515 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 3.3% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($8,840 vs. $9,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 91.6% larger than aid received Lee University ($26,908 vs. $14,042)
Lee University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 28 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Lee University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or HBU? 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 HBU and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Houston Baptist University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,100)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU 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/