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Overview |
UHart | Lesley University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 3,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $30,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $30,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $19,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $32,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $16,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 3,144 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 2,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UHart | Lesley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
UHart | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
UHart | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Lesley University | ||
| 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
- University of Hartford is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 3,406 students)
UHart vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Lesley University?
- University of Hartford is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at UHart than Lesley University ($42,851.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hartford than Lesley University ($31,687 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 41.6% lower than costs at Lesley University ($13,512 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 79.7% larger than aid received Lesley University ($29,250 vs. $16,279)
UHart vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or UHart .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 16 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming UHart students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lesley University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at UHart (3.26)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UHart (82.8%)
UHart vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or Lesley University? 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 Lesley University and UHart.
- The graduation rate at UHart is higher than Lesley University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $11,000 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/