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Overview |
Lesley University | PAFA | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Lesley University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lesley University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $274 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Lesley University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lesley University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 172 students)
Lesley University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at PAFA than Lesley University ($40,500.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than PAFA ($32,414 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts are 9.3% lower than costs at Lesley University ($17,512 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($16,279 vs. $16,087)
Lesley University vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Lesley University .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Lesley University (86.2%)
Lesley University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Lesley University (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lesley University earn on average $16,600 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $22,000)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,180 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($24,320 vs. $26,500)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($251 vs. $274)
- More PAFA 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/