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Overview |
Pacific | Lee University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,479 | 3,680 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,174 | $21,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,174 | $21,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,058 | $9,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,809 | $20,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,521 | $14,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Pacific | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,817 | 2,150 | ||
| Admitted | 2,585 | 1,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 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 | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Pacific | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Pacific | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (3,680 students vs. 3,479 students)
Pacific vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Lee University?
- Pacific University is 142.1% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($53,174.00 vs. $21,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.1% higher at Pacific than Lee University ($53,174.00 vs. $21,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Pacific ($20,222 vs. $34,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 61.2% lower than costs at Pacific University ($9,340 vs. $15,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Lee University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 142.2% larger than aid received Lee University ($34,521 vs. $14,251)
Pacific vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 2 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Pacific students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Lee University (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Lee University (72.2%)
Pacific vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific 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 Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Lee University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,100)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/