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Overview |
Lehman | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Lehman | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lehman | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $276 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Lehman | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 2,801 students)
Lehman vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 484.8% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.4% higher at Mercyhurst College than CUNY Lehman College ($40,530.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Mercyhurst College ($4,974 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 27.8% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($14,025 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 211.4% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($32,418 vs. $10,412)
Lehman vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Lehman .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $43,700)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,498 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $26,698)
- Lehman graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($105 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/