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Overview |
Lesley University | WPI | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lesley University | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lesley University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Lesley University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 83.5% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at WPI than Lesley University ($56,000.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than WPI ($32,414 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 15.7% lower than costs at Lesley University ($16,544 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 66.2% larger than aid received Lesley University ($27,059 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than WPI (57.5%)
Lesley University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or WPI? 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 WPI and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Lesley University (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $44,100 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/