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Overview |
Canisius | Lehman | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,545 | 12,894 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,100 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,100 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,321 | $4,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $9,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Canisius | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,147 | 20,954 | ||
| Admitted | 3,391 | 11,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 55.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 860/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Canisius | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $105 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Canisius | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | 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 Canisius based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 2,545 students)
Canisius vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Lehman?
- Canisius College is 348.8% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($31,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109% higher at Canisius than CUNY Lehman College ($31,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Canisius ($4,076 vs. $19,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 65.6% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($13,160 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 142.6% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($22,779 vs. $9,389)
Canisius vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 53 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Canisius vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius 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 Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than CUNY Lehman College (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($10,200 vs. $24,750)
- Lehman graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($105 vs. $255)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/