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Overview |
Lehman | Lander University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lehman | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Lehman | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Lander University | ||
| 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 Lander University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 4,167 students)
Lehman vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Lander University?
- Lander University is 54.4% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Lander University than CUNY Lehman College ($20,300.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Lander University ($4,974 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 67.5% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($10,700 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 3.4% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($10,763 vs. $10,412)
Lehman vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 103 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Lander 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 Lander University and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Lander University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $37,000)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/