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Overview |
Lesley University | Villanova | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1378/1500 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lesley University | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $273 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lesley University | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 99.1% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at Villanova than Lesley University ($60,768.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than Villanova ($32,414 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 19% lower than costs at Lesley University ($16,087 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Villanova University (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 163.1% larger than aid received Lesley University ($42,834 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 260 points higher than at Lesley University (1066)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Lesley University (23)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Lesley University vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Lesley University (90% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $46,500 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,177 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($24,320 vs. $26,497)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($251 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/