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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn Suffolk University UMass SHU Emmanuel College University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University| Southern Connecticut State University | Lesley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Lesley University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $30,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $30,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $19,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $32,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $16,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 3,144 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 2,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Lesley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $251 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
SCSU | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Lesley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,406 students)
SCSU vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Lesley University?
- Lesley University is 371.6% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Lesley University than Southern Connecticut State University ($30,514.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Lesley University ($18,712 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 36% lower than costs at Lesley University ($14,076 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 122.8% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($16,279 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 148 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Lesley University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $38,600)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,070 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,320)
- SCSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($240 vs. $251)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/