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SCSU City College of New York University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus John Jay City Tech ECSU Queens College Brooklyn College UConn Mercy York UHart| Central Connecticut State University | CUNY Lehman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Lehman | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 12,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $4,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $9,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
CCSU | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 20,954 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 11,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 55.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 860/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $105 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CCSU | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 9,712 students)
CCSU vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Lehman?
- CUNY Lehman College is 4% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at CCSU than CUNY Lehman College ($19,940.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than CCSU ($4,076 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 71.4% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($12,710 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than CUNY Lehman College (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($9,389 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 14 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.2) as students at Lehman (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.5%) than Lehman (55.4%)
CCSU vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than CUNY Lehman College (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $12,300 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($10,200 vs. $22,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($105 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/