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Overview |
Xavier | Lee University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Xavier | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Xavier | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Xavier | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Lee University based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 3,927 students)
Xavier vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Lee University?
- Xavier University is 113.2% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at Xavier than Lee University ($44,770.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Xavier ($19,726 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 56.3% lower than costs at Xavier University ($8,840 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 98.7% larger than aid received Lee University ($27,897 vs. $14,042)
Xavier vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 23 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lee University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Xavier vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Lee University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $37,100)
- Lee University and Xavier graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lee University and Xavier graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lee University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/