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Overview |
Lesley University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Lesley University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | |||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lesley University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or SUNY Cortland?
- Lesley University is 331.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at Lesley University than SUNY College at Cortland ($30,514.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Lesley University ($18,304 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 40.5% lower than costs at Lesley University ($13,620 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 73.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($16,279 vs. $9,369)
Lesley University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Lesley University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Lesley University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $8,700 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $38,600)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $2,820 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,320)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($222 vs. $251)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/