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Overview |
Lehman | ECSU | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Lehman | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 850/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Lehman | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $270 |
Diversity |
Lehman | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Lehman | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 2,149 students)
Lehman vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or ECSU?
- CUNY Lehman College is 593% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.6% higher at Lehman than Elizabeth City State University ($14,880.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Lehman ($4,120 vs. $4,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 105.3% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($8,727 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 17.3% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($10,412 vs. $8,877)
Lehman vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 181 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than CUNY Lehman College (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $14,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $30,700)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,925 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($10,200 vs. $26,125)
- Lehman graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($105 vs. $270)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/