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Overview |
Lehman | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lehman | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $286 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Lehman | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 1,324 students)
Lehman vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 521.1% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.3% higher at Cedar Crest College than CUNY Lehman College ($43,043.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Cedar Crest College ($4,974 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 40.9% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($12,722 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 211.3% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($32,415 vs. $10,412)
Lehman vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 57 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $17,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,750)
- Lehman graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($105 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/