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Overview |
Lehman | Queens College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 16,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $16,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $5,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $8,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 81% |
Admission |
Lehman | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 20,800 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 14,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $113 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Lehman | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Lehman based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 12,894 students)
Lehman vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Queens College?
- CUNY Lehman College and Queens College 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 Lehman as CUNY Queens 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 Queens College ($4,076 vs. $5,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 32.3% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($16,464 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than CUNY Queens College (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 5.4% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($9,389 vs. $8,904)
Lehman vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 85 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Queens College? 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 Queens College and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $11,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Queens College graduates. ($105 vs. $113)
- More Queens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/