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Overview |
Lehman | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Lehman | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 960/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $193 |
Diversity |
Lehman | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lehman | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Lehman based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 13,015 students)
Lehman vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or University of Houston-Downtown?
- CUNY Lehman College is 10.8% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than CUNY Lehman College ($16,068.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than University of Houston-Downtown ($4,974 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 81.3% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($9,882 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 32.7% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($10,412 vs. $7,849)
Lehman vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 131 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than University of Houston Downtown (40% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $2,000 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $8,550 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($10,200 vs. $18,750)
- Lehman graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($105 vs. $193)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/