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Overview |
Lesley University | Marywood | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | |||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Lesley University | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lesley University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 2,729 students)
Lesley University vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Marywood than Lesley University ($36,430.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Lesley University ($22,504 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marywood University are 30.2% lower than costs at Lesley University ($14,696 vs. $19,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 74.5% larger than aid received Lesley University ($28,401 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 41 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Lesley University vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Lesley University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Marywood University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/