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Overview |
Lesley University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lesley University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lesley University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 99.9% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.9% higher at Wake Forest than Lesley University ($61,012.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Lesley University ($26,197 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 14.9% lower than costs at Lesley University ($16,652 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 233.1% larger than aid received Lesley University ($54,233 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Lesley University .
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Lesley University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Lesley University (88% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $38,600 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $38,600)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,320 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,320)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($237 vs. $251)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/