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Lesley University | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Lesley University | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $144 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lesley University | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Staten Island?
- Lesley University is 340.3% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at Lesley University than CUNY College of Staten Island ($30,514.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Lesley University ($7,217 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lesley University are 4.8% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($19,138 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 101.9% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($16,279 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Lesley University vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $6,500 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $38,600)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $10,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $24,320)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($144 vs. $251)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/