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Overview |
Lesley University | MMC | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lesley University | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lesley University | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lesley University | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | MMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lesley University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 1,608 students)
Lesley University vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 21% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at MMC than Lesley University ($36,928.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than MMC ($32,414 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lesley University are 3% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($19,138 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University as Marymount Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 37.7% larger than aid received Lesley University ($22,418 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 28 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming Lesley University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than MMC (72.1%)
Lesley University vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or MMC? 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 MMC and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,600)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $820 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,320)
- MMC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($242 vs. $251)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC 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/