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Overview |
Lehman | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $27,659 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $27,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Lehman | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 4,299 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 3,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehman | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Lehman | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 2,603 students)
Lehman vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 462% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.8% higher at St. Bona than CUNY Lehman College ($38,950.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than St. Bona ($4,076 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 45.3% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($15,000 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than CUNY Lehman College (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 193% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($27,508 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 41 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than CUNY Lehman College (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/