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Miami Ohio State Liberty University Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU| Ohio University Main Campus | Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Lee University | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 3,680 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $21,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $21,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $9,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $20,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $14,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 2,150 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 1,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Ohio University | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 3,680 students)
Ohio University vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Lee University?
- Lee University is 59.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($21,960.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Ohio University than Lee University ($24,114.00 vs. $21,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Ohio University ($20,222 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 45.5% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($9,340 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lee University than Ohio University Main Campus (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 65.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($14,251 vs. $8,616)
Ohio University vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 20 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Ohio University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Lee University (72.2%)
Ohio University vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Lee University (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $7,400 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $37,100)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/