Lesley University vs. Stockton State

Lesley University vs. The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey comparison

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Overview	Lesley University	Stockton State
Location	Cambridge, MA	Galloway, NJ
Setting	Midsize City	Rural Fringe
Enrollment	3,406	9,080
Type	Private 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking		#553
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	lesley.edu	stockton.edu
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Comparable Facts

• The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (9,080 students vs. 3,406 students)

Lesley University vs. Stockton State Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Stockton State?

• Lesley University is 139.5% more expensive to attend than Stockton State for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $12,740.00)
• Out of state tuition is 49% higher at Lesley University than The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey ($30,514.00 vs. $20,474.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey than Lesley University ($18,515 vs. $32,414)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey are 41.1% lower than costs at Lesley University ($13,564 vs. $19,138)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (100% vs. 94%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 39.9% larger than aid received The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey ($16,279 vs. $11,635)

Lesley University vs. Stockton State Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Stockton State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stockton State or Lesley University .

• The average SAT score at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (1074) is 8 points higher than at Lesley University (1066)
• Incoming Lesley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stockton State (22)
• Accepted freshman Stockton State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
• Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Stockton State (85.5%)

Lesley University vs. Stockton State Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Lesley University or Stockton State? 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 Stockton State and Lesley University.

• The graduation rate at Stockton State is higher than Lesley University (66% vs. 49%)
• Graduates from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey earn on average $10,500 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $38,600)
• The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($21,108 vs. $24,320)
• Stockton State graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($218 vs. $251)
• More Stockton State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/