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Overview |
Lee University | SU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,927 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,000 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,840 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,726 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,042 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Lee University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,014 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lee University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lee University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Lee University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,927 students)
Lee University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 60.9% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at SU than Lee University ($33,790.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than SU ($19,726 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 27% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($8,840 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 67.1% larger than aid received Lee University ($23,467 vs. $14,042)
Lee University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 83 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SU (3.7)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Lee University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or SU? 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 SU and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Shenandoah University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $37,100)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/