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Overview |
Lesley University | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Lesley University | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Lesley University | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Merrimack | ||
| 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
- Merrimack College is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Merrimack than Lesley University ($45,815.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than Merrimack ($32,414 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Merrimack College are 4.6% lower than costs at Lesley University ($18,295 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 70.3% larger than aid received Lesley University ($27,729 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Lesley University vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Merrimack? 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 Merrimack and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Lesley University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $19,400 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/