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Overview |
Lee University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,927 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,000 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,840 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,726 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,042 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Lee University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,014 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lee University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Lee University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lee University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 3,927 students)
Lee University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or Memphis?
- Lee University is 151.4% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at Lee University than University of Memphis ($21,000.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Lee University ($13,873 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 14.5% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($8,840 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Lee University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 45.9% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($14,042 vs. $9,625)
Lee University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 59 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Lee University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than University of Memphis (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $5,100 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,100)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/