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Overview |
Lesley University | NEiA | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Brookline, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 94 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | artinstitutes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | NEiA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $18,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $18,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $6,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $28,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $5,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Lesley University | NEiA | ||
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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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Lesley University | NEiA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | NEiA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $28,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $297 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | NEiA | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Lesley University | NEiA | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | NEiA | ||
| 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 NEiA based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 94 students)
Lesley University vs. NEiA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or NEiA?
- Lesley University is 64.6% more expensive to attend than NEiA for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $18,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Lesley University than The New England Institute of Art ($30,514.00 vs. $18,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The New England Institute of Art than Lesley University ($28,545 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The New England Institute of Art are 203.9% lower than costs at Lesley University ($6,297 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than The New England Institute of Art (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 208.3% larger than aid received The New England Institute of Art ($16,279 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or NEiA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEiA or Lesley University .
Lesley University vs. NEiA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or NEiA? 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 NEiA and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than The New England Institute of Art (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lesley University earn on average $300 more per year than NEiA graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $38,300)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $4,492 lower median federal student loan debt than NEiA graduates. ($24,320 vs. $28,812)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than NEiA graduates. ($251 vs. $297)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEiA students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/