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Overview |
Lee University | VMI | ||
| Location | Cleveland, TN | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,927 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | leeuniversity.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lee University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,000 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,840 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,726 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,042 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
Lee University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,014 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lee University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lee University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lee University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lee University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lee University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lee University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 1,512 students)
Lee University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lee University or VMI?
- Lee University is 114.7% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at VMI than Lee University ($39,590.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Lee University ($18,129 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 20.7% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($8,840 vs. $10,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lee University than Virginia Military Institute (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 36.1% larger than aid received Lee University ($19,111 vs. $14,042)
Lee University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lee University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Lee University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 51 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming VMI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at VMI (3.65)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than VMI (71.1%)
Lee University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lee University or VMI? 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 VMI and Lee University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Lee University (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $25,000 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $37,100)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/