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Overview |
Lesley University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.08 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lesley University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Lesley University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Plymouth?
- Lesley University is 157.1% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Lesley University than Plymouth State University ($30,514.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Lesley University ($20,321 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 62% lower than costs at Lesley University ($11,810 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 75.3% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($16,279 vs. $9,286)
Lesley University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Lesley University (86.2%)
Lesley University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Lesley University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/