Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Harding's yield is 12 pts higher than Lee's
Yield rate - 2
Harding's SAT midpoint is 40 points higher than Lee's
SAT midpoint - 3
Harding admits 71% vs. 71% at Lee
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- HardingSelective
- LeeAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- HardingTest scores required
- LeeTest-optional
How they read a record
Harding
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Lee
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is important. 53% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Harding | Lee |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Lee University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Lee University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why