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Overview |
Lehman | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Lehman | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lehman | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lehman | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 5,143 students)
Lehman vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 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 3.7% higher at East Stroudsburg University than CUNY Lehman College ($15,432.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than East Stroudsburg University ($4,974 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 57.2% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($11,400 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 65.2% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,412 vs. $6,302)
Lehman vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 80 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg University and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $300 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,800 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $25,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($105 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/