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Overview |
Shorter | Lee University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Shorter | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Shorter | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | 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 Shorter based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Lee University?
- Shorter University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Shorter than Lee University ($22,380.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Lee University ($13,490 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 6.3% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,840 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 42.8% larger than aid received Lee University ($20,057 vs. $14,042)
Shorter vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 119 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Shorter vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Shorter University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,100)
- Lee University students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- Lee University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/