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Overview |
Lasell College | PC | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,591 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,980 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,980 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,706 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,757 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lasell College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,833 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,074 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1268 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Lasell College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lasell College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Lasell College | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lasell College is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,591 students vs. 1,199 students)
Lasell College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or PC?
- Lasell College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Lasell College than Presbyterian College ($40,980.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Lasell College ($21,571 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 46% lower than costs at Lasell College ($11,300 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 5% larger than aid received Lasell College ($34,379 vs. $32,757)
Lasell College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Lasell College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 116 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Incoming PC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lasell College (21)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- Lasell College has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than PC (59.4%)
Lasell College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell College or PC? 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 PC and Lasell College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Lasell College (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,100)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lasell College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/