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Overview |
Lehman | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lehman | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 850/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lehman | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Lehman | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Carlow 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 Carlow University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 2,104 students)
Lehman vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 367.6% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.8% higher at Carlow University than CUNY Lehman College ($32,402.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Carlow University ($4,974 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 37.7% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($13,014 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 156.6% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($26,713 vs. $10,412)
Lehman vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 53 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Carlow 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 Carlow University and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $41,900)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/