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Overview |
Lehman | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lehman | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lehman | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $227 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lehman | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 3,498 students)
Lehman vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Fairmont State ?
- CUNY Lehman College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Fairmont State than CUNY Lehman College ($15,638.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Fairmont State ($4,974 vs. $10,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 78.8% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($10,022 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 59% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($10,412 vs. $6,547)
Lehman vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 63 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Fairmont State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $37,600)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $11,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($10,200 vs. $22,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($105 vs. $227)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/