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City College of New York John Jay City Tech Queens College Western State Colorado University Brooklyn College Mercy York Monroe College-Main Campus Colorado Mesa Hunter Colorado State| Fort Lewis College | CUNY Lehman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | Lehman | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 12,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,560 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,688 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,390 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,074 | $4,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,989 | $9,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
FLC | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,253 | 20,954 | ||
| Admitted | 3,964 | 11,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 55.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 860/1220 | ||
| 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 |
FLC | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $105 |
Diversity |
FLC | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
FLC | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FLC | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 3,413 students)
FLC vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or Lehman?
- Fort Lewis College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($7,560.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at FLC than CUNY Lehman College ($18,688.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than FLC ($4,076 vs. $16,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Lewis College are 62.7% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($13,390 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than CUNY Lehman College (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 49% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($13,989 vs. $9,389)
FLC vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or FLC .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 13 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Accepted freshman FLC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Lehman (55.4%)
FLC vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or Lehman? 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 Lehman and FLC.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Fort Lewis College (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $6,400 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $39,000)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $9,300 lower median federal student loan debt than FLC graduates. ($10,200 vs. $19,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than FLC graduates. ($105 vs. $201)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/