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Overview |
Lesley University | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Lesley University | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $143 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lesley University | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lesley University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 807 students)
Lesley University vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Plaza College?
- Lesley University is 134.7% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.7% higher at Lesley University than Plaza College ($30,514.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Lesley University ($17,178 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 173.4% lower than costs at Lesley University ($7,000 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 138.6% larger than aid received Plaza College ($16,279 vs. $6,822)
Lesley University vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Lesley University .
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Plaza College (30%)
Lesley University vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Lesley University.
- Graduates from Lesley University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $10,405 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($13,915 vs. $24,320)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($143 vs. $251)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/