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Overview |
Lehman | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Lehman | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lehman | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lehman | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 6,509 students)
Lehman vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Lehman than PennWest California ($14,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 72% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($10,416 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($10,412 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 103 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lehman (3.2)
Lehman vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than CUNY Lehman College (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $2,900 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $42,500)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,800 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($10,200 vs. $25,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($105 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/