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Overview |
Spelman | Lee University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Spelman | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Spelman | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | 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 Spelman based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Lee University?
- Spelman College is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Spelman than Lee University ($25,880.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Spelman ($19,726 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 77.2% lower than costs at Spelman College ($8,840 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than Lee University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 32.1% larger than aid received Spelman College ($14,042 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Lee University (1088) is 73 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Lee University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lee University (3.73)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Lee University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $37,100)
- Lee University and Spelman graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lee University and Spelman 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 Spelman students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/