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Overview |
Gordon | Lehman | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Gordon | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 960/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Gordon | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $105 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gordon | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Gordon based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 3,135 students)
Gordon vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Lehman?
- CUNY Lehman College is 170.4% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Lehman than Gordon College ($14,880.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Gordon ($4,974 vs. $8,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 93.6% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($9,257 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Gordon College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 35.2% larger than aid received Gordon College ($10,412 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 174 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Gordon vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon.
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $34,100)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $7,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Gordon graduates. ($10,200 vs. $17,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Gordon graduates. ($105 vs. $180)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/