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Overview |
MC | Lee University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MC | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 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 |
MC | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
MC | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
MC | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 50% | ||
Campus |
MC | 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,927 students)
MC vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Lee University?
- Lee University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Lee University than Mississippi College ($21,000.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than MC ($19,726 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 33.7% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($8,840 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 20.4% larger than aid received Lee University ($16,904 vs. $14,042)
MC vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 18 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming MC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MC (3.56)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC 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 MC.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Lee University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/