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Overview |
Kentucky | Lee University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kentucky | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 3,927 students)
Kentucky vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Lee University?
- Lee University is 82.7% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Kentucky than Lee University ($30,913.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Lee University ($18,693 vs. $19,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 66% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($8,840 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lee University than University of Kentucky (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 0.5% larger than aid received Lee University ($14,114 vs. $14,042)
Kentucky vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 55 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Kentucky vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Lee University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $13,900 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $37,100)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lee University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Lee University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/