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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | Lesley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Lesley University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 3,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $30,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $30,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $19,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $32,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $16,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
BU | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 3,144 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 2,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | |||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Lesley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
BU | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
BU | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 38% | ||
Campus |
BU | Lesley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 3,406 students)
BU vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Lesley University?
- Boston University is 100.1% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.1% higher at BU than Lesley University ($61,050.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Lesley University ($27,829 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 10% lower than costs at Lesley University ($17,400 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Boston University (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 216.8% larger than aid received Lesley University ($51,565 vs. $16,279)
BU vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 237 points higher than at Lesley University (1066)
- Incoming BU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Lesley University (23)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Lesley University (85% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $33,400 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/