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Overview |
Lehman | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lehman | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 960/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lehman | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Lehman | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Misericordia 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
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 2,242 students)
Lehman vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 392.1% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.2% higher at Misericordia University than CUNY Lehman College ($34,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Misericordia University ($4,974 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 21.3% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($14,776 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 121% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($23,008 vs. $10,412)
Lehman vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 44 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/