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Overview |
Lehman | RIC | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Lehman | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $219 |
Diversity |
Lehman | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Lehman | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 5,787 students)
Lehman vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at RIC than CUNY Lehman College ($25,014.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than RIC ($4,974 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 33.6% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($13,414 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 38.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($10,412 vs. $7,537)
Lehman vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 112 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or RIC? 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 RIC and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than CUNY Lehman College (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $3,400 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $42,000)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($10,200 vs. $21,200)
- Lehman graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($105 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/