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Overview |
Lehman | WVSU | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Lehman | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $240 |
Diversity |
Lehman | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Lehman | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 3,785 students)
Lehman vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Lehman than West Virginia State University ($14,880.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than WVSU ($4,974 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 46.7% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($12,214 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 9.8% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($10,412 vs. $9,482)
Lehman vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 98 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than West Virginia State University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $12,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $32,700)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $13,050 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($10,200 vs. $23,250)
- Lehman graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($105 vs. $240)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/