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Overview |
City College of New York | Lehman | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $105 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
City College of New York | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Lehman based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 13,015 students)
City College of New York vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Lehman?
- CUNY City College and Lehman cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at City College of New York as CUNY Lehman College ($14,880.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than City College of New York ($4,974 vs. $5,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY City College are 4.9% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($17,076 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College as CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 6% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($10,412 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 100 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman City College of New York students have at the same average high school GPA (3.2) as students at Lehman (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Lehman (55.3%)
City College of New York vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at City College of New York is the same as at CUNY Lehman College (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than City College of New York graduates. ($10,200 vs. $11,400)
- Lehman graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than City College of New York graduates. ($105 vs. $117)
- More City College of New York 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/