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Overview |
Lehman | WCU | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 17,076 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $21,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $5,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 70% |
Admission |
Lehman | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 16,467 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 13,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lehman | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lehman | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Lehman | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Lehman based on total student enrollment (17,076 students vs. 12,894 students)
Lehman vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or WCU?
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at WCU than CUNY Lehman College ($19,290.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than WCU ($4,076 vs. $21,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 74.7% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($12,474 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (91% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 70.6% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($9,389 vs. $5,503)
Lehman vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 47 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or WCU? 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 WCU and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than CUNY Lehman College (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $13,300 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($10,200 vs. $23,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($105 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/