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Overview |
Lesley University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.18 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Lesley University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $194 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 34% |
Students |
Lesley University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Lesley University is 103.4% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.4% higher at Lesley University than Southern New Hampshire University ($30,514.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern New Hampshire University than Lesley University ($32,043 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 62.2% lower than costs at Lesley University ($11,800 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 267.1% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($16,279 vs. $4,434)
Lesley University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Lesley University (86.2%)
Lesley University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Southern New Hampshire University? 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 Southern New Hampshire University and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Lesley University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,600)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $5,504 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($18,816 vs. $24,320)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($194 vs. $251)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/