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Overview |
Lesley University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lesley University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $217 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lesley University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lesley University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 2,137 students)
Lesley University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 99.2% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.2% higher at Dickinson College than Lesley University ($60,776.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than Dickinson College ($32,414 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 20.1% lower than costs at Lesley University ($15,938 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 143% larger than aid received Lesley University ($39,554 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Lesley University .
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Lesley University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Dickinson College? 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 Dickinson College and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Lesley University (84% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $23,400 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $38,600)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $3,320 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,320)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($217 vs. $251)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/