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Overview |
Dean College | Lehman | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dean College | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Dean College | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $105 |
Diversity |
Dean College | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Dean College | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | 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 Dean College based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 1,189 students)
Dean College vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or Lehman?
- Dean College is 523.4% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.3% higher at Dean College than CUNY Lehman College ($43,200.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Dean College ($4,974 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Lehman College are 3.5% lower than costs at Dean College ($17,919 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dean College as CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 187.9% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($29,972 vs. $10,412)
Dean College vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Dean College vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College 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 Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $35,200)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $6,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Dean College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $16,353)
- Lehman graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Dean College graduates. ($105 vs. $169)
- More Dean College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/