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Overview |
Lesley University | SMFA | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lesley University | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 15.5% | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Lesley University | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
Lesley University | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | SMFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lesley University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 492 students)
Lesley University vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at SMFA than Lesley University ($39,928.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than SMFA ($32,414 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 28.9% lower than costs at Lesley University ($14,850 vs. $19,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University as School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 4.2% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($16,279 vs. $15,629)
Lesley University vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Lesley University .
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SMFA (81.1%)
Lesley University vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or SMFA? 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 SMFA and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Lesley University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lesley University earn on average $4,300 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $34,300)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $1,680 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($24,320 vs. $26,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/