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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Lesley University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 3,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $30,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $30,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $19,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $32,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $16,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 3,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 2,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | |||
| 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 |
Concordia University-Irvine | Lesley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $251 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 6% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | 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
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 3,406 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Lesley University?
- Concordia University Irvine is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Lesley University ($39,330.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Irvine than Lesley University ($29,508 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 49.9% lower than costs at Lesley University ($12,770 vs. $19,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Lesley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 51.3% larger than aid received Lesley University ($24,623 vs. $16,279)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 37 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lesley University (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than Lesley University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $9,700 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,600)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $1,642 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($22,678 vs. $24,320)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($234 vs. $251)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/