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Overview |
Lehman | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Lehman | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 1280/1495 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lehman | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Lehman | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 1,742 students)
Lehman vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 736.9% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.8% higher at Bryn Mawr than CUNY Lehman College ($58,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Bryn Mawr ($4,974 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Lehman College are 0.7% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($17,919 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Bryn Mawr College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 251.7% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($36,618 vs. $10,412)
Lehman vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 321 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Lehman has a higher acceptance rate (55.3%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Lehman vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Bryn Mawr? 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 Bryn Mawr and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than CUNY Lehman College (87% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($10,200 vs. $26,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($105 vs. $268)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/