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Overview |
Lehman | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Lehman | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lehman | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $143 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Lehman | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 807 students)
Lehman vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Plaza College?
- Plaza College is 87.6% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Lehman than Plaza College ($14,880.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Plaza College ($4,974 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 156% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($7,000 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 52.6% larger than aid received Plaza College ($10,412 vs. $6,822)
Lehman vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Lehman .
- Lehman has a higher acceptance rate (55.3%) than Plaza College (30%)
Lehman vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Lehman.
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $18,100 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $27,300)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $3,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Plaza College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $13,915)
- Lehman graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Plaza College graduates. ($105 vs. $143)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/