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Boston College vs. Lesley University

Total PopulationUndergraduateGraduateOnline Classes

Total Student Population Comparison

The total student population of selected colleges is 17,989 with 10,312 female students and 7,677 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025. The following table compares the student population for both undergraduate and graduate schools between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Boston College has the most enrolled students of 15,432, while Lesley University has the least number of students of 2,557 for both in graduate and undergraduate programs.
Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Boston College
15,4327,082 8,350
Lesley University
2,557595 1,962
Total17,989 7,67710,312

Undergraduate Student Population

The total undergraduate population of selected colleges is 11,543 with 6,266 female students and 5,277 male students. The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Boston College has the most enrolled undergraduate students of 10,314, while Lesley University has the least number of undergraduate students of 1,229.
Undergraduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Boston College
10,3144,907 5,407
Lesley University
1,229370 859
Total11,5435,2776,266

Graduate Student Population

The total graduate population of selected colleges is 6,446 with 4,046 female students and 2,400 male students. The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Boston College has the most enrolled graduate students of 5,118, while Lesley University has the least number of graduate students of 1,328.
Graduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Boston College
5,1182,175 2,943
Lesley University
1,328225 1,103
Total6,4462,4004,046

Distance Learning (Online Class) Enrollment

The following table compares 2023-2024 distance learning enrollment for both undergraduate and graduate programs between selected colleges. In undergraduate programs, out of total 11,543 students, 282 students (2.44%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 1,271 students (11.01%) have learned from at least one online course. For graduate schools, out of total 6,446 students, 946 students (14.68%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 1,394 students (21.63%) have learned from at least one online course.
Online Course (Distance Learning) Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameUndergraduateGraduate
TotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online ClassesTotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online Classes
Boston College
10,314 133
(1.29%)
876
(8.49%)
5,118 599
(11.70%)
1,163
(22.72%)
Lesley University
1,229 149
(12.12%)
395
(32.14%)
1,328 347
(26.13%)
231
(17.39%)
Average11,543 282
(2.44%)
1,271
(11.01%)
6,446 946
(14.68%)
1,394
(21.63%)