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Overview |
Lehman | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lehman | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 1015/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Lehman | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| 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 Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 2,091 students)
Lehman vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 420.2% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.3% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than CUNY Lehman College ($36,052.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($4,974 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 37.2% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($13,056 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 135.4% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($24,512 vs. $10,412)
Lehman vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Gwynedd Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gwynedd Mercy College or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 101 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy College and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $25,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($105 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/