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Overview |
Lesley University | NEC | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lesley University | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.81 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Lesley University | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Lesley University | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | NEC | ||
| 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
- Lesley University is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 2,852 students)
Lesley University vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or NEC?
- New England College is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at NEC than Lesley University ($40,178.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than Lesley University ($29,512 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New England College are 13.9% lower than costs at Lesley University ($16,802 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 79.8% larger than aid received Lesley University ($29,272 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Lesley University (86.2%)
Lesley University vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or NEC? 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 NEC and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than New England College (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $800 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/