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Overview |
Lesley University | AU | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lesley University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lesley University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lesley University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or AU?
- Anderson University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at AU than Lesley University ($30,860.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Lesley University ($21,633 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 70.4% lower than costs at Lesley University ($11,230 vs. $19,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 49.9% larger than aid received Lesley University ($24,409 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 12 points higher than at Lesley University (1066)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lesley University (23)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than AU (45.4%)
Lesley University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or AU? 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 AU and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Anderson University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lesley University earn on average $1,100 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $37,500)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,542 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($24,320 vs. $26,862)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($251 vs. $277)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/