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Overview |
Lehman | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Lehman | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1180/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lehman | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $263 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lehman | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 1,014 students)
Lehman vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Houghton College?
- Houghton College is 140.8% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($16,690.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Houghton College than CUNY Lehman College ($16,690.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Houghton College ($4,076 vs. $22,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 101.6% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($10,810 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 31.3% larger than aid received Houghton College ($9,389 vs. $7,149)
Lehman vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 85 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Houghton College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Houghton 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 Houghton College and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,300)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $25,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($105 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/