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Overview |
Lehman | Penn College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Lehman | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Lehman | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lehman | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 4,241 students)
Lehman vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 122.9% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Penn College than CUNY Lehman College ($23,190.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Penn College ($4,974 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 47.7% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($12,130 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 43.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,412 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Lehman .
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Lehman vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Penn 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 Penn College and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $11,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $21,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($105 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/