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Lesley University Suffolk University Dean College Framingham State University Bridgewater State Emmanuel College University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine AIC| Lasell College | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lasell College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,591 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,980 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,980 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,706 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,757 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 11% |
Admission |
Lasell College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,833 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 2,074 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1268 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lasell College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $67 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lasell College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Lasell College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lasell College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,591 students vs. 943 students)
Lasell College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or USMMA?
- Lasell College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Lasell College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($40,980.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Lasell College ($4,891 vs. $29,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 629.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($32,757 vs. $4,489)
Lasell College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Lasell College .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 254 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- Lasell College has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Lasell College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Lasell College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $49,300 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $43,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/