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Overview |
Lehman | VCU | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Lehman | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $240 |
Diversity |
Lehman | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lehman | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Lehman based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 12,894 students)
Lehman vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 85.4% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($12,850.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.5% higher at VCU than CUNY Lehman College ($34,744.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than VCU ($4,076 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 35.2% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($16,119 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than CUNY Lehman College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 32.4% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($12,433 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 72 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or VCU? 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 VCU and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than CUNY Lehman College (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $13,050 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($10,200 vs. $23,250)
- Lehman graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($105 vs. $240)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/