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Overview |
Lipscomb | Lee University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Lipscomb | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Lipscomb | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 3,927 students)
Lipscomb vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or Lee University?
- Lipscomb University is 63.4% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Lipscomb than Lee University ($34,304.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Lipscomb ($19,726 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 58.8% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($8,840 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 73.8% larger than aid received Lee University ($24,404 vs. $14,042)
Lipscomb vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 88 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Lee University (3.73)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Lipscomb vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb or Lee 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 Lee University and Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Lee University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $37,100)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/