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Overview |
UMF | Lesley University | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 3,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $30,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $30,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $19,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $32,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $16,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UMF | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 3,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 2,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | |||
| 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 |
UMF | Lesley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
UMF | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
UMF | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Lesley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lesley University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Lesley University?
- Lesley University is 253.2% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Lesley University than University of Maine at Farmington ($30,514.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than Lesley University ($14,486 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 77.8% lower than costs at Lesley University ($10,764 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than University of Maine at Farmington (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 53.2% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($16,279 vs. $10,623)
UMF vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or UMF .
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Lesley University (86.2%)
UMF vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF 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 UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Lesley University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lesley University earn on average $3,400 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $35,200)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/