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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Lesley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Lesley University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $30,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $30,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $19,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $32,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $16,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 3,144 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 2,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $251 |
Diversity |
USD | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
USD | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 38% | ||
Campus |
USD | Lesley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,406 students)
USD vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Lesley University?
- University of San Diego is 76.3% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at USD than Lesley University ($53,810.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than USD ($32,414 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Diego are 12.5% lower than costs at Lesley University ($17,010 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 123.7% larger than aid received Lesley University ($36,408 vs. $16,279)
USD vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 170 points higher than at Lesley University (1066)
- Incoming USD students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Lesley University (23)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Lesley University (75% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $31,600 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $38,600)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $1,416 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $24,320)
- USD graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($236 vs. $251)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/