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Overview |
UNH Manchester | Lehman | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 748 | 12,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,860 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,097 | $4,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $9,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 91% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 505 | 20,954 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 11,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 55.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $105 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 748 students)
UNH Manchester vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or Lehman?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 118.6% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.3% higher at UNH Manchester than CUNY Lehman College ($34,860.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than UNH Manchester ($4,076 vs. $13,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 67.6% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($13,000 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire at Manchester students is 1.9% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($9,570 vs. $9,389)
UNH Manchester vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 15 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Lehman (55.4%)
UNH Manchester vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than CUNY Lehman College (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $7,900 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/