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Overview |
Lee University | UTC | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,680 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,960 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,960 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,340 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,222 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,251 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Lee University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,150 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 1,552 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.6% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lee University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Lee University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lee University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 3,680 students)
Lee University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or UTC?
- Lee University is 166.8% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($21,960.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Lee University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($21,960.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Lee University ($13,801 vs. $20,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 7.6% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($9,340 vs. $10,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lee University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 44.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($14,251 vs. $9,834)
Lee University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 1 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Lee University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Lee University (72.2%)
Lee University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or UTC? 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 UTC and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $3,500 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $37,100)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/