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Overview |
Lehman | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 3,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #1006 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $16,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $4,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lehman | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 970/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lehman | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $263 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lehman | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Black Hills State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 3,425 students)
Lehman vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Black Hills State University?
- Black Hills State University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($7,700.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Lehman than Black Hills State University ($14,880.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Black Hills State University ($4,974 vs. $16,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 138% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($7,528 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College as Black Hills State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 108.8% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($10,412 vs. $4,986)
Lehman vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Black Hills State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Black Hills State University or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 37 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Accepted freshman Black Hills State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Black Hills State University? 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 Black Hills State University and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Black Hills State University (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $38,800)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,278 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $25,478)
- Lehman graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($105 vs. $263)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/