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Overview |
Worcester State University | Lehman | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 12,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $4,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $9,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 91% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 20,954 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 11,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 55.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $105 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State 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 Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 5,611 students)
Worcester State University vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Lehman?
- CUNY Lehman College is 614.4% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at Lehman than Worcester State University ($14,880.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Worcester State University ($4,076 vs. $14,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 67.6% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($12,999 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Worcester State University (91% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 28.1% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,389 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 5 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Worcester State University vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State 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 Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $9,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $20,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($105 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/