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Overview |
Lehman | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 45% |
Admission |
Lehman | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lehman | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $191 |
Diversity |
Lehman | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Lehman | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 1,770 students)
Lehman vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 353.7% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.3% higher at LGCNHS than CUNY Lehman College ($31,438.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than LGCNHS ($4,076 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 1.3% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($21,500 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (91% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 41% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($9,389 vs. $6,657)
Lehman vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Lehman .
- Lehman has a higher acceptance rate (55.4%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Lehman vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Lehman.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $5,900 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $8,300 lower median federal student loan debt than LGCNHS graduates. ($10,200 vs. $18,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than LGCNHS graduates. ($105 vs. $191)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/