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Overview |
Lesley University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lesley University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lesley University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 888 students)
Lesley University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Lesley University is 108.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Lesley University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($30,514.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Lesley University ($18,142 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 47.4% lower than costs at Lesley University ($12,984 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 64.7% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($16,279 vs. $9,886)
Lesley University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 47 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Lesley University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Lesley University (86.2%)
Lesley University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Lesley University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $16,700 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,498 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($24,320 vs. $26,818)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($251 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/