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Overview |
Lehman | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Lehman | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $227 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lehman | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Lamar University | ||
| 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
- Lamar University is larger than than Lehman based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 13,015 students)
Lehman vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Lamar University?
- CUNY Lehman College is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Lamar University than CUNY Lehman College ($16,020.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Lamar University ($4,974 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 81.3% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($9,884 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Lamar University ($10,412 vs. $10,397)
Lehman vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 51 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Lamar 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 Lamar University and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Lamar University (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $100 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $11,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $22,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($105 vs. $227)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/