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Overview |
Lesley University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.8 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lesley University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Lesley University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lesley University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 686 students)
Lesley University vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Paul Smith's College than Lesley University ($32,012.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Lesley University ($25,056 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 23.1% lower than costs at Lesley University ($15,546 vs. $19,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 50.8% larger than aid received Lesley University ($24,545 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Paul Smith's College (84.9%)
Lesley University vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lesley University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $36,700)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $680 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($24,320 vs. $25,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/