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Overview |
Lesley University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Lesley University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lesley University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Lesley University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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
- Lesley University is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 2,427 students)
Lesley University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Lesley University is 331.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at Lesley University than SUNY College at Potsdam ($30,514.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Lesley University ($15,310 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 31.1% lower than costs at Lesley University ($14,600 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 40% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($16,279 vs. $11,632)
Lesley University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
Lesley University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Lesley University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $500 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $680 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($24,320 vs. $25,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/