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Overview |
Lehman | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Lehman | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1066/1253 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lehman | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Lehman | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 2,485 students)
Lehman vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 492.5% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.9% higher at Alvernia University than CUNY Lehman College ($41,060.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Alvernia University ($4,076 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 44.4% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($15,090 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than CUNY Lehman College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 204.7% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($28,611 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 27 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $600 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,800)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/