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Overview |
Lesley University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lesley University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | |||
| 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 | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $266 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lesley University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or UMass Dartmouth?
- Lesley University is 115.2% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Lesley University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($30,514.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Lesley University ($19,700 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are 16% lower than costs at Lesley University ($16,493 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 61.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($16,279 vs. $10,055)
Lesley University vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 41 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming Lesley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Lesley University (86.2%)
Lesley University vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or UMass Dartmouth? 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 UMass Dartmouth and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $10,400 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $1,440 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($24,320 vs. $25,760)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($251 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/