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Overview |
Clarkson | Lehman | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 12,894 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $4,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $9,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 20,954 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 11,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 55.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $105 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Clarkson | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | 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 Clarkson based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 3,603 students)
Clarkson vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Lehman?
- Clarkson University is 717.3% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 280.7% higher at Clarkson than CUNY Lehman College ($56,642.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Clarkson ($4,076 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 28% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($17,016 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 359% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($43,097 vs. $9,389)
Clarkson vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 173 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Clarkson vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than CUNY Lehman College (72% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $25,400 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/