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Overview |
Lehman | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Lehman | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lehman | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Lehman | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | DeSales 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 2,919 students)
Lehman vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 520.5% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189% higher at DeSales University than CUNY Lehman College ($43,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than DeSales University ($4,076 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 57.9% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($13,800 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 206.6% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($28,789 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 29 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,800 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $26,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($105 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/