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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Lehman | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $105 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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 Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Lehman?
- Catholic University of America is 665.4% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.5% higher at Catholic University of America than CUNY Lehman College ($53,040.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Catholic University of America ($4,974 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catholic University of America are 7.5% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($16,670 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 230.9% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($34,449 vs. $10,412)
Catholic University of America vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Catholic University of America vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than CUNY Lehman College (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $13,200 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,906 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($10,200 vs. $26,106)
- Lehman graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($105 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/