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Overview |
Lesley University | URI | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #361 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lesley University | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lesley University | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | URI | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Lesley University | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or URI?
- Lesley University is 124.6% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at URI than Lesley University ($32,068.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Lesley University ($20,695 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 40.9% lower than costs at Lesley University ($13,584 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than University of Rhode Island (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 22.8% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($16,279 vs. $13,257)
Lesley University vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 11 points higher than at Lesley University (1066)
- Incoming URI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lesley University (23)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than URI (76.4%)
Lesley University vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or URI? 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 URI and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Lesley University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $17,600 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $38,600)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $882 lower median federal student loan debt than Lesley University graduates. ($23,438 vs. $24,320)
- URI graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Lesley University graduates. ($242 vs. $251)
- More URI 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/