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Overview |
Alabama State | Lehman | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 960/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $105 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Lehman?
- Alabama State University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Alabama State than CUNY Lehman College ($16,656.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Alabama State ($4,974 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 196.2% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($6,050 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($10,412 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 181 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Alabama State vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Alabama State University (40% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $29,500)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $21,891 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($10,200 vs. $32,091)
- Lehman graduates are paying $226 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($105 vs. $331)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/