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Overview |
Lehman | WVU | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 93% |
Admission |
Lehman | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $248 |
Diversity |
Lehman | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Lehman | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Lehman based on total student enrollment (24,200 students vs. 12,894 students)
Lehman vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($9,648.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at WVU than CUNY Lehman College ($27,360.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than WVU ($4,076 vs. $13,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 57% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($13,876 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than CUNY Lehman College (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 26.7% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($11,893 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 53 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or WVU? 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 WVU and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than CUNY Lehman College (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $13,801 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($10,200 vs. $24,001)
- Lehman graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($105 vs. $248)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/