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Overview |
UNH | Lesley University | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 3,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $30,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $30,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $19,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $32,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $16,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 3,144 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 2,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UNH | Lesley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
UNH | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
UNH | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UNH | 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
- University of New Haven is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 3,406 students)
UNH vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Lesley University?
- University of New Haven is 39.6% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at UNH than Lesley University ($42,610.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than UNH ($32,414 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Haven are 2.8% lower than costs at Lesley University ($18,608 vs. $19,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven as Lesley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 69.3% larger than aid received Lesley University ($27,556 vs. $16,279)
UNH vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is the same at Lesley University (1066)
- Incoming UNH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lesley University (23)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Lesley University (86.2%)
UNH vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at UNH is higher than Lesley University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $13,700 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/