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Overview |
Lesley University | GSC | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Lesley University | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $148 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Lesley University | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lesley University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 1,425 students)
Lesley University vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or GSC?
- Lesley University is 304.9% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.6% higher at Lesley University than Granite State College ($30,514.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Lesley University ($11,850 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 94.7% lower than costs at Lesley University ($9,828 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Granite State College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 206.1% larger than aid received Granite State College ($16,279 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or Lesley University .
Lesley University vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or GSC? 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 GSC and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Granite State College (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lesley University earn on average $2,100 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $9,936 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($14,384 vs. $24,320)
- GSC graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($148 vs. $251)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC 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/