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Overview |
Lesley University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Lesley University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lesley University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Penn College?
- Lesley University is 97.5% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Lesley University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($30,514.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Lesley University ($23,030 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 57.8% lower than costs at Lesley University ($12,130 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 124.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($16,279 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Lesley University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Penn 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 Penn College and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $5,800 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,600)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,820 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,320)
- Penn College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($222 vs. $251)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/