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Overview |
Lehman | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Lehman | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 813/990 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lehman | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $348 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lehman | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Virginia Union University | ||
| 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 Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 1,860 students)
Lehman vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Lehman than Virginia Union University ($14,880.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Virginia Union University ($4,974 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 93% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($9,286 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 21.1% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($10,412 vs. $8,597)
Lehman vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 253 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Virginia Union University? 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 Virginia Union University and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Virginia Union University (40% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $33,300)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $23,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $33,750)
- Lehman graduates are paying $243 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($105 vs. $348)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/