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Overview |
Lehman | NSU | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Lehman | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $320 |
Diversity |
Lehman | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Lehman | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 5,783 students)
Lehman vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or NSU?
- CUNY Lehman College is 20.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at NSU than CUNY Lehman College ($16,920.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than NSU ($4,974 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 65.2% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($10,844 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 16.8% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($12,164 vs. $10,412)
Lehman vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 217 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or NSU? 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 NSU and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Norfolk State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $8,700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $36,700)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $20,800 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($10,200 vs. $31,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $215 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($105 vs. $320)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/