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Overview |
Lee University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,927 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,000 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,840 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,726 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,042 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Lee University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,014 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lee University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lee University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 1,826 students)
Lee University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 59.6% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at Roanoke College than Lee University ($33,510.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Roanoke College ($19,726 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 73.8% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($8,840 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 157.6% larger than aid received Lee University ($36,176 vs. $14,042)
Lee University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 4 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Lee University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Lee University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Lee University (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $37,100)
- Roanoke College and Lee University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Lee University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/