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Overview |
Lesley University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lesley University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $286 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lesley University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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
- Lesley University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 1,324 students)
Lesley University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 41.1% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Lesley University ($43,043.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Lesley University ($23,500 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 50.4% lower than costs at Lesley University ($12,722 vs. $19,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 99.1% larger than aid received Lesley University ($32,415 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 98 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Lesley University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Lesley University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Lesley University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $3,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,750)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($251 vs. $286)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/