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Overview |
Emerson | Lesley University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 3,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $30,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $30,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $19,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $32,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $16,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 3,144 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 2,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Lesley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $251 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Emerson | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Lesley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 3,406 students)
Emerson vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Lesley University?
- Emerson College is 71.4% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at Emerson than Lesley University ($52,288.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than Emerson ($32,414 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lesley University are 2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($19,138 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 49.6% larger than aid received Lesley University ($24,360 vs. $16,279)
Emerson vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 145 points higher than at Lesley University (1066)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lesley University (23)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Lesley University (81% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $38,600)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $820 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,320)
- Emerson graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($242 vs. $251)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/