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Overview |
Lesley University | Temple | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.46 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lesley University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lesley University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Temple?
- Lesley University is 51% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Temple than Lesley University ($34,684.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Lesley University ($23,935 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 22.3% lower than costs at Lesley University ($15,648 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Temple University ($16,279 vs. $11,575)
Lesley University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Temple (79.7%)
Lesley University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Temple? 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 Temple and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Lesley University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $1,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($24,320 vs. $26,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/