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Overview |
Lehman | WSSU | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Lehman | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 830/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $265 |
Diversity |
Lehman | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lehman | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | WSSU | ||
| 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 5,004 students)
Lehman vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or WSSU?
- CUNY Lehman College is 103.8% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Lehman than Winston Salem State University ($14,880.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than WSSU ($4,974 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 59.7% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($11,220 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 24.7% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($10,412 vs. $8,350)
Lehman vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 155 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than CUNY Lehman College (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $9,700 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $35,700)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,463 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($10,200 vs. $25,663)
- Lehman graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($105 vs. $265)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/