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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Lehman | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $105 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | 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 Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Lehman?
- Washington Adventist University is 237.7% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at Washington Adventist University than CUNY Lehman College ($23,400.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Washington Adventist University ($4,974 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 71.6% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($10,440 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University as CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 49.2% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($15,534 vs. $10,412)
Washington Adventist University vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Washington Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 204 points higher than at Washington Adventist University (821)
- Accepted freshman Washington Adventist University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Lehman has a higher acceptance rate (55.3%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Washington Adventist University (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $26,039)
- Lehman graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($105 vs. $269)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/