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Overview |
Lehman | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 11,040 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #971 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,723 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,083 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $8,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
Lehman | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 5,799 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 4,658 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 28.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 940/1210 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehman | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Lehman | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Youngstown 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 Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 11,040 students)
Lehman vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 54.7% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($10,723.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Lehman than Youngstown State University ($14,880.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Youngstown State ($4,076 vs. $11,740)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 109.8% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($10,384 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than CUNY Lehman College (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 15.7% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($9,389 vs. $8,114)
Lehman vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 44 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Youngstown 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 Youngstown State and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Youngstown State University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $37,700)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/