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Overview |
Lee University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,927 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,000 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,840 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,726 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,042 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Lee University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,014 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Lee University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lee University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Lee University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 2,903 students)
Lee University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Southern Adventist University than Lee University ($22,980.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Southern Adventist University ($19,726 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 6.1% lower than costs at Lee University ($8,330 vs. $8,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Lee University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($14,042 vs. $14,000)
Lee University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Lee University .
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Lee University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Lee University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,100)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/