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Overview |
Lesley University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.14 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lesley University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $231 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lesley University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Lesley University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Lesley University than Concordia University Saint Paul ($30,514.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Lesley University ($17,776 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 87.6% lower than costs at Lesley University ($10,200 vs. $19,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University as Concordia University Saint Paul (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 1.3% larger than aid received Lesley University ($16,487 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Lesley University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $18,800 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $38,600)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $1,915 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($22,405 vs. $24,320)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($231 vs. $251)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/