UT vs. Lee University

Comparable Facts

Compare The University of Tampa in Tampa, FL with Lee University in Cleveland, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Tampa is larger than Lee University based on total student enrollment (11,433 students vs. 3,714 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The University of Tampa is located in Tampa, FL (Large City setting); Lee University is in Cleveland, TN (Small City setting).
• The University of Tampa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Lee University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The University of Tampa 17:1; Lee University 13:1.

UT vs. Lee University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UT or Lee University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than UT ($20,416 vs. $35,679).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 30.8% lower than at The University of Tampa ($10,110 vs. $14,612).
• The University of Tampa is 44.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than Lee University (about $10,618 more per year; $34,408.00 vs. $23,790.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 44.6% higher at UT than at Lee University (about $10,618 more per year; $34,408.00 vs. $23,790.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Lee University than at The University of Tampa (99% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tampa students is 3.1% larger than aid received by Lee University students ($15,945 vs. $15,467).

UT vs. Lee University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UT or Lee University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Lee University and UT.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at The University of Tampa (1160) is 20 points higher than at Lee University (1140).
• Incoming UT students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (25 vs. 23 at Lee University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Tampa 1070/1240; Lee University 1040/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Tampa 23/28; Lee University 20/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UT - Test optional; Lee University - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UT (3.5).
• Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than UT (40.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.6% at UT vs. 35% at Lee University.

UT vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UT and Lee University? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• The University of Tampa's six-year graduation rate (57%) is higher than Lee University's (49%).
• Graduates from The University of Tampa earn a median of about $14,700 more per year than Lee University graduates about ten years after starting college ($51,800 vs. $37,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Tampa graduates have a $1,443 lower median loan debt than Lee University graduates ($25,557 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UT graduates have an estimated $15 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Lee University graduates ($264 vs. $279).
• More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.