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Overview |
Lehman | LRC | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lehman | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lehman | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lehman | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Lehman | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | LRC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 2,068 students)
Lehman vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or LRC?
- La Roche College is 352.2% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.6% higher at LRC than CUNY Lehman College ($31,334.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than LRC ($4,974 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 39.1% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($12,886 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 101.2% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($20,948 vs. $10,412)
Lehman vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 86 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have at the same average high school GPA (3.2) as students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or LRC? 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 LRC and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than CUNY Lehman College (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $1,100 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,300)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,800 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($10,200 vs. $26,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($105 vs. $268)
- More LRC 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/