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Overview |
Lehman | York | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lehman | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 870/1050 | ||
| 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 |
Lehman | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $90 |
Diversity |
Lehman | York | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Lehman | York | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | York | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 6,446 students)
Lehman vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or York?
- CUNY Lehman College and York 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 York 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 York ($4,974 vs. $6,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY York College are 0% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($17,919 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than CUNY York College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 15.2% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($10,412 vs. $9,036)
Lehman vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 140 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at York (3.15)
- York has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or York? 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 York and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than CUNY York College (40% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $2,200 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $1,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehman graduates. ($8,800 vs. $10,200)
- York graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lehman graduates. ($90 vs. $105)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/