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Overview |
Lehman | Wright State | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 9,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #795 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $11,138 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $7,890 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
Lehman | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 8,894 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 8,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 17.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 913/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Lehman | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Wright State | ||
| 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 Wright State based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 9,884 students)
Lehman vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 60.7% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($11,138.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Wright State than CUNY Lehman College ($20,556.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Wright State ($4,076 vs. $15,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 99.9% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($10,900 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Wright State University Main Campus (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 19% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($9,389 vs. $7,890)
Lehman vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 9 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Wright State? 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 Wright State and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is the same as at Wright State University Main Campus (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $43,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($10,200 vs. $25,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($105 vs. $258)
- More Wright State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/