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Overview |
Lesley University | BBC | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lesley University | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lesley University | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $182 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lesley University | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | BBC | ||
| 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
- Lesley University is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 552 students)
Lesley University vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or BBC?
- Lesley University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Lesley University than Clarks Summit University ($30,514.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Lesley University ($16,176 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 162.2% lower than costs at Lesley University ($7,300 vs. $19,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University as Clarks Summit University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 21.5% larger than aid received Lesley University ($19,782 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at BBC (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than BBC (65.2%)
Lesley University vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or BBC? 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 BBC and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Clarks Summit University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lesley University earn on average $4,800 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $6,632 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $24,320)
- BBC graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($182 vs. $251)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/