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Overview |
SHU | Lesley University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 3,134 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $31,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $31,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $19,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $33,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $16,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 2,509 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 2,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Lesley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $251 |
Diversity |
SHU | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
SHU | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 38% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 3,134 students)
SHU vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Lesley University?
- Sacred Heart University is 51% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $31,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at SHU than Lesley University ($48,160.00 vs. $31,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than SHU ($33,111 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart University are 3.3% lower than costs at Lesley University ($18,450 vs. $19,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 25% larger than aid received Lesley University ($20,597 vs. $16,476)
SHU vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Lesley University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $21,100 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $680 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($24,320 vs. $25,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/