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Overview |
Lee University | Regent University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,927 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,000 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,840 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,726 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,042 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
Lee University | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,014 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lee University | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Lee University | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Lee University | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 3,927 students)
Lee University vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or Regent University?
- Lee University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Lee University than Regent University ($21,000.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Lee University ($17,341 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 23.2% lower than costs at Lee University ($7,174 vs. $8,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lee University than Regent University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Regent University ($14,042 vs. $11,842)
Lee University vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 37 points higher than at Regent University (1051)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Lee University vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or Regent 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 Regent University and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Regent University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $37,100)
- Regent University students graduate with a $2,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($24,812 vs. $27,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/