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Overview |
Lesley University | SVC | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Lesley University | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Lesley University | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 26% |
Students |
Lesley University | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | SVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lesley University is larger than than SVC based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 351 students)
Lesley University vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or SVC?
- Lesley University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than SVC for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Lesley University than Southern Vermont College ($30,514.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 74% lower than costs at Lesley University ($11,000 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Southern Vermont College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($16,279 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 172 points higher than at SVC (894)
- Incoming Lesley University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SVC (19)
Lesley University vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or SVC? 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 SVC and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Southern Vermont College (49% vs. 19%)
- Graduates of Lesley University and SVC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($38,600 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/