CBU-Memphis vs Lee University

Christian Brothers University and Lee University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Christian Brothers University, a private Catholic university in Memphis, Tennessee, boasts a 90% acceptance rate and a diverse student body representing over 40 countries. Lee University, a private Christian university in Cleveland, Tennessee, has a slightly lower acceptance rate of 85% and a student body predominantly from the southeastern United States. While both universities offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, Christian Brothers University is known for its strong engineering, business, and nursing programs, while Lee University excels in music, nursing, and religion. With Christian Brothers University's higher graduation rate of 65% compared to Lee University's 58%, prospective students can explore the detailed comparison table to discover which university better aligns with their academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Christian Brothers University	Lee University
Overview
Location	Memphis, Tennessee	Cleveland, Tennessee
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	81.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Pentecostal

Admission
Acceptance rate	96.6%	82.9%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	1030 - 1280	1000 - 1230
ACT range	18 - 25	20 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	11.0%	21.0%
Students submitting ACT score	68.0%	74.0%
Total number of applicants	1,167	2,222
Total number of admissions given out	1,127	1,843
Admitted students who chose to enroll	271	620
Yield rate	24.0%	33.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$48,715	$34,120
Average net price	$18,997	$19,159
Tuition	$34,820	$19,800
Room & board	$9,417	Room/dormitory: $4,390 Meal plan: $4,120
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $26,858	95.0% Average amount $13,233
Students receiving federal student loan	44.0% Average amount $6,547	56.0% Average amount $5,583
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $7,651	6.0% Average amount $12,555

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,321 Men 44.5% Women 55.5%	3,950 Men 37.8% Women 62.2%
Graduate students	473 Men 52.6% Women 47.4%	555 Men 41.4% Women 58.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	14.5%	2.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	605	2,033
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Engineering Computer and Information Science Education Psychology	Theology Education Health Professions Business Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.2%	58.0%
Dropout rate	18.3%	16.6%
Transferred out	20.3%	24.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $88,541 Year 2: $94,892 Year 3: $102,010 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,329 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $88,730 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,648 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $69,936 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,698 Year 2: $52,663 Year 3: $53,525 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,880 Year 2: $44,963 Year 3: $44,386 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,110 Year 2: $36,560 Year 3: $37,215 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,131 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: N/A Natural Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,824 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,354 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,140 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,298 Year 2: $55,625 Year 3: $62,166 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,450 Year 2: $38,122 Year 3: $46,522 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $32,664 Year 2: $37,808 Year 3: $39,833 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,233 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $39,535 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,045 Year 2: $36,282 Year 3: $39,318 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $19,292 Year 2: $36,141 Year 3: $38,814 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,839 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $37,513 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,254 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $37,304 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,537 Year 2: $35,843 Year 3: $36,302 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,445 Year 2: $29,374 Year 3: $35,567

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