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Overview |
Lee University | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,927 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,000 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,840 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,726 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,042 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Lee University | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,014 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lee University | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lee University | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | UT Martin | ||
| 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 Martin is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (6,868 students vs. 3,927 students)
Lee University vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or UT Martin?
- Lee University is 150.7% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Lee University than The University of Tennessee Martin ($21,000.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Lee University ($12,619 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 24.8% lower than costs at Lee University ($7,082 vs. $8,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than Lee University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 51.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($14,042 vs. $9,261)
Lee University vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 38 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UT Martin (3.6)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Lee University vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee Martin earn on average $2,000 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/