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Overview |
Lehman | Kings College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $15,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $25,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $31,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Lehman | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 3,206 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 2,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Lehman | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Kings 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 Kings College based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 1,932 students)
Lehman vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Kings College?
- King's College is 484.7% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.3% higher at Kings College than CUNY Lehman College ($40,520.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Kings College ($4,076 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 44.4% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($15,086 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 237.5% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($31,686 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Lehman .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Kings 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 Kings College and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/