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Overview |
Lehman | NDSU | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 11,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $9,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $16,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 78% |
Admission |
Lehman | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 7,331 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 7,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $240 |
Diversity |
Lehman | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lehman | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than NDSU based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 11,952 students)
Lehman vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Lehman than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($14,880.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than NDSU ($4,076 vs. $16,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 127.8% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($9,565 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than North Dakota State University Main Campus (91% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 60.7% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($9,389 vs. $5,841)
Lehman vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 66 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than CUNY Lehman College (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $8,200 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $13,100 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($10,200 vs. $23,300)
- Lehman graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($105 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/