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Overview |
SWU | Lee University | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,188 | 3,680 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1043 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $21,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $21,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,654 | $9,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,336 | $20,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,771 | $14,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
SWU | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 472 | 2,150 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 1,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
SWU | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SWU | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
SWU | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 50% | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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
- Lee University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (3,680 students vs. 1,188 students)
SWU vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Lee University?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $21,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at SWU than Lee University ($26,520.00 vs. $21,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than SWU ($20,222 vs. $20,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 14.1% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($9,340 vs. $10,654)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Lee University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 31.7% larger than aid received Lee University ($18,771 vs. $14,251)
SWU vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lee University (3.73)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Lee University (72.2%)
SWU vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,100)
- Lee University and SWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lee University and SWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/