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Overview |
CCSU | Lesley University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 3,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $30,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $30,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $19,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $32,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $16,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 3,144 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | Lesley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $251 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
CCSU | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | 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
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 3,406 students)
CCSU vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Lesley University?
- Lesley University is 371.6% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Lesley University than Central 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 Central Connecticut State University than Lesley University ($17,088 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 53.5% lower than costs at Lesley University ($12,464 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 162.1% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($16,279 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 55 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming Lesley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Central Connecticut State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,600)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,820 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,320)
- CCSU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($232 vs. $251)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/