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Overview |
MCLA | Lehman | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 933 | 12,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,634 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,705 | $4,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,606 | $9,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
MCLA | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 20,954 | ||
| Admitted | 1,425 | 11,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 55.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 860/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MCLA | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $105 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MCLA | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | 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 MCLA based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 933 students)
MCLA vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Lehman?
- CUNY Lehman College is 572.8% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Lehman than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($14,880.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than MCLA ($4,076 vs. $17,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 48.9% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($14,634 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than CUNY Lehman College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students is 2.3% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($9,606 vs. $9,389)
MCLA vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 9 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Accepted freshman MCLA students have at the same average high school GPA (3.2) as students at Lehman (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Lehman (55.4%)
MCLA vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA 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 MCLA.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than CUNY Lehman College (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $8,300 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $37,100)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,459 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($10,200 vs. $24,659)
- Lehman graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($105 vs. $254)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/