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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Lesley University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 3,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $30,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $30,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $19,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $32,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $16,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Lesley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $251 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 3,406 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Lesley University?
- Lesley University is 3,045.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 332.8% higher at Lesley University than Fitchburg State University ($30,514.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Lesley University ($15,535 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 41.6% lower than costs at Lesley University ($13,516 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 129.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($16,279 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 73 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Lesley University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Fitchburg State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,600)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $24,320)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($234 vs. $251)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/