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Overview |
Lehman | Medaille College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | medaille.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Medaille College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $14,992 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $25,196 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lehman | Medaille College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 1,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Medaille College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Medaille College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Medaille College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Lehman | Medaille College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Medaille 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 Medaille College based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 1,727 students)
Lehman vs. Medaille College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Medaille College?
- Medaille College is 376.2% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.8% higher at Medaille College than CUNY Lehman College ($33,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Medaille College ($4,974 vs. $14,992)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Medaille College are 28% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($14,000 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Medaille College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Medaille College students is 142% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($25,196 vs. $10,412)
Lehman vs. Medaille College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Medaille College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medaille College or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 157 points higher than at Medaille College (868)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
- Medaille College has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Medaille College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Medaille 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 Medaille College and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Medaille College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Medaille College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $42,700)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Medaille College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $25,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Medaille College graduates. ($105 vs. $258)
- More Medaille College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/