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Overview |
Lee University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,680 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,960 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,960 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,340 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,222 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,251 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Lee University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,150 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,552 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.6% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 856/1068 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Lee University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lee University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 3,680 students)
Lee University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or Tennessee State University?
- Lee University is 200% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($21,960.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Lee University than Tennessee State University ($21,960.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Lee University ($9,231 vs. $20,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 8.4% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($9,340 vs. $10,120)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lee University as Tennessee State University (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Lee University ($15,589 vs. $14,251)
Lee University vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Lee University .
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Lee University (72.2%)
Lee University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Tennessee State University (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,100)
- Lee University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Lee University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/