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Overview |
Lehman | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Lehman | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Lehman | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Longwood 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 4,358 students)
Lehman vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Longwood University than CUNY Lehman College ($21,690.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Longwood University ($4,974 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 25.2% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($14,318 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 0.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($10,412 vs. $10,332)
Lehman vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 40 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $25,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($105 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/