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Overview |
Lehman | USMMA | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 961 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $5,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $4,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 7% |
Admission |
Lehman | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 1,392 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 32.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 61.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1140/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $67 |
Diversity |
Lehman | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lehman | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 961 students)
Lehman vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or USMMA?
- CUNY Lehman College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Lehman than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($14,880.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than USMMA ($4,076 vs. $5,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (91% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 114.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($9,389 vs. $4,374)
Lehman vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 195 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Lehman has a higher acceptance rate (55.4%) than USMMA (32.5%)
Lehman vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Lehman.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $47,000 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $45,400)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehman graduates. ($6,500 vs. $10,200)
- USMMA graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Lehman graduates. ($67 vs. $105)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/