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Overview |
Becker College | Lehman | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 12,894 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $4,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
Becker College | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 20,954 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 860/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Becker College | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $105 |
Diversity |
Becker College | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Becker College | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 1,675 students)
Becker College vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or Lehman?
- Becker College is 423.8% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144% higher at Becker College than CUNY Lehman College ($36,300.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Becker College are 57.9% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($13,800 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Becker College (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($9,389 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Becker College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 16 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Lehman (3.2)
Becker College vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker College 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 Becker College.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Becker College (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $26,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($105 vs. $274)
- More Becker College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/