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Overview |
Lehman | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 4,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $36,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $36,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $17,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $31,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Lehman | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 3,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Lehman | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Niagara University | ||
| 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 Niagara University based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 4,221 students)
Lehman vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 420.9% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($36,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.6% higher at Niagara University than CUNY Lehman College ($36,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Niagara University ($4,076 vs. $17,495)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 67.9% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($12,980 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 237.4% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($31,682 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 12 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Niagara University? 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 Niagara University and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $43,100)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $25,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($105 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University 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/