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Overview |
BC | Lesley University | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 3,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $30,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $30,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $19,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $32,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $16,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 3,144 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 2,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Lesley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $251 |
Diversity |
BC | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
BC | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 38% | ||
Campus |
BC | Lesley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 3,406 students)
BC vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Lesley University?
- Boston College is 106.3% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at BC than Lesley University ($62,950.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Lesley University ($30,559 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 18.7% lower than costs at Lesley University ($16,120 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Boston College (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 207.1% larger than aid received Lesley University ($49,992 vs. $16,279)
BC vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 314 points higher than at Lesley University (1066)
- Incoming BC students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Lesley University (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Lesley 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 Lesley University and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Lesley University (91% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $52,300 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $38,600)
- Boston College students graduate with a $5,320 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,320)
- BC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($196 vs. $251)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/