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Overview |
Lesley University | Lehman | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 960/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lesley University | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $105 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lesley University | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Lehman?
- Lesley University is 340.3% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at Lesley University than CUNY Lehman College ($30,514.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Lesley University ($4,974 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Lehman College are 6.8% lower than costs at Lesley University ($17,919 vs. $19,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University as CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 56.3% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($16,279 vs. $10,412)
Lesley University vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 41 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lesley University vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $38,600)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $24,320)
- Lehman graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($105 vs. $251)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman 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/