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Overview |
Lesley University | MCLA | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lesley University | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| 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 | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $254 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Lesley University | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | MCLA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lesley University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 938 students)
Lesley University vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or MCLA?
- Lesley University is 2,862.5% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.9% higher at Lesley University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($30,514.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Lesley University ($15,377 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 40.4% lower than costs at Lesley University ($13,632 vs. $19,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University as Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 80% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($16,279 vs. $9,044)
Lesley University vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 50 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming Lesley University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MCLA (23)
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Lesley University (86.2%)
Lesley University vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or MCLA? 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 MCLA and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than Lesley University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lesley University earn on average $1,500 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $37,100)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $339 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($24,320 vs. $24,659)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($251 vs. $254)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/