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Overview |
Marian | Lesley University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 3,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $30,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $30,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $19,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $32,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $16,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 3,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 2,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Lesley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
Marian | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Marian | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Lesley University | ||
| 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
- Marian University is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 3,406 students)
Marian vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Lesley University?
- Marian University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Marian than Lesley University ($37,600.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Lesley University ($22,554 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 59.5% lower than costs at Lesley University ($12,000 vs. $19,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Lesley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 77.6% larger than aid received Lesley University ($28,904 vs. $16,279)
Marian vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 40 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lesley University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Lesley University (86.2%)
Marian vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Lesley University? 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 Lesley University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Lesley University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/