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Overview |
Lesley University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Lesley University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $227 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lesley University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Columbia 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Columbia College?
- Lesley University is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Lesley University than Columbia College ($30,514.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Lesley University ($22,824 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 120.7% lower than costs at Lesley University ($8,670 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Columbia College ($16,279 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
Lesley University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Columbia College (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $38,600)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $2,286 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($22,034 vs. $24,320)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($227 vs. $251)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/