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Overview |
Lesley University | FDU | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lesley University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | |||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Lesley University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 9% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at FDU than Lesley University ($33,264.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Lesley University ($16,030 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus are 22.8% lower than costs at Lesley University ($15,588 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 84.6% larger than aid received Lesley University ($30,059 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 71 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming Lesley University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at FDU (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than FDU (84.1%)
Lesley University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or FDU? 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 FDU and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $14,300 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $1,680 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($24,320 vs. $26,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/