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Overview |
Lehman | LHU | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Lehman | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lehman | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehman | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lehman | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 2,920 students)
Lehman vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or LHU?
- Lock Haven University 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 16.2% higher at LHU than CUNY Lehman College ($17,290.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 110.5% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($10,350 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Lock Haven University (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($9,389 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 77 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lehman (3.2)
Lehman vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or LHU? 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 LHU and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than CUNY Lehman College (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $3,300 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $42,100)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/