| MIT vs. Lesley |
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|---|---|---|
#4 in National Universities #2 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #328 in National Universities #39 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$62,396 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$34,256 |
| expensive$62,396 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$19,890 |
| More$55,629 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$14,150 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,560 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter4.55% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.87% |
| Favorable85.83% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower7.89% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,886 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,557 |
| Larger4,535 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,229 |
| Larger7,351 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,328 |
| Smaller46 | Online Student Population | Larger496 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,000) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 799) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,810) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,210) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 1,716 | Number of faculty | 400 |
| Higher$221,399 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$79,064 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.