- Lee University is a private school while University of Memphis is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Lee University has more expensive tuition of $22,690 than University of Memphis ($14,784).
- University of Memphis has tighter acceptance rate of 84.82% than Lee University (85.04%).
- Lee University has higher SAT scores of 1,130 than University of Memphis (1,090).
- University of Memphis is larger with 21,917 students than Lee University (3,927 students).
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| #20 in Tennessee | Rankings | #281 in National Universities #22 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Cleveland, TN | Location | Memphis, TN |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $22,690 | Undergraduate | $10,344 Tennessee residents $14,784 out-of-state |
| $16,670 | Graduate | $11,214 Tennessee residents $15,228 out-of-state |
| $13,110 | Financial Aid | $8,469 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 85.04% | Acceptance Rate | 84.82% |
| 44.38% | Yield | 22.90% |
| 1,130 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,927 | Total Students | 21,917 |
| 3,446 | Undergraduate | 16,708 |
| 481 | Graduate | 5,209 |
| 450 | Online Enrollment | 5,312 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $37,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,037) $4,510 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,784) $6,050 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,330 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 184 Full-time 375 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 886 Full-time 461 Part-time |
| 581 Full-time 395 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,542 Full-time 720 Part-time |
| $67,991 for Faculties $42,133 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,811 for Faculties $61,794 Part-time |